1977 Mazda 121 vs. 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900
To start off, 1977 Mazda 121 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900 would be higher. At 1,970 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Mazda 121 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900 (90 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1977 Mazda 121. (86 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900 should accelerate faster than 1977 Mazda 121. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Mazda 121 weights approximately 30 kg more than 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1977 Mazda 121 (160 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900. (140 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1977 Mazda 121 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Mazda 121 | 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900 | |
Make | Mazda | Alfa Romeo |
Model | 121 | 1900 |
Year Released | 1977 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1970 cc | 1884 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 7.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2710 mm |