1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata
To start off, 2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 would be higher. At 2,492 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 (158 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (139 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 should accelerate faster than 2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata weights approximately 315 kg more than 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6.
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, 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (168 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 | 2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mazda |
Model | Alfa 6 | MX-5 Miata |
Year Released | 1979 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2492 cc | 1837 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 139 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 168 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 208 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1785 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.4 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 50 L |