1979 Mazda 121 vs. 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6
To start off, both 1979 Mazda 121 and 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 were released in the same year (1979). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 68 more horse power than 1979 Mazda 121. (90 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 should accelerate faster than 1979 Mazda 121. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 weights approximately 336 kg more than 1979 Mazda 121. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Mazda 121. (160 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Mazda 121.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Mazda 121 | 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 | |
Make | Mazda | Alfa Romeo |
Model | 121 | Alfa 6 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1970 cc | 2492 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1134 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2520 mm |