1978 Mazda Familia vs. 1959 Alfa Romeo 2000
To start off, 1978 Mazda Familia is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Alfa Romeo 2000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Alfa Romeo 2000 would be higher. At 1,975 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Alfa Romeo 2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Alfa Romeo 2000 (106 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1978 Mazda Familia. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Alfa Romeo 2000 should accelerate faster than 1978 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Alfa Romeo 2000 weights approximately 533 kg more than 1978 Mazda Familia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 Alfa Romeo 2000 (152 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mazda Familia. (110 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1959 Alfa Romeo 2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Mazda Familia | 1959 Alfa Romeo 2000 | |
| Make | Mazda | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Familia | 2000 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1272 cc | 1975 cc |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 804 kg | 1337 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2730 mm |
