1979 Mazda 121 vs. 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900
To start off, 1979 Mazda 121 is newer by 28 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), 1979 Mazda 121 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900 (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1979 Mazda 121. (90 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900 should accelerate faster than 1979 Mazda 121. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mazda 121 weights approximately 134 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, 1979 Mazda 121 (160 Nm) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900. (140 Nm). This means 1979 Mazda 121 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Mazda 121 | 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900 | |
| Make | Mazda | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | 121 | 1900 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1970 cc | 1883 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98 mm | 88 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1134 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2510 mm |
