1981 Alfa Romeo Alfasud vs. 1990 Mazda 626
To start off, 1990 Mazda 626 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfasud would be higher. At 2,184 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Mazda 626 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 116 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Mazda 626 weights approximately 395 kg more than 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfasud.
Because 1990 Mazda 626 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Mazda 626 will offer significantly more control. 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, 1990 Mazda 626 (184 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. (147 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1990 Mazda 626 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfasud.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Alfa Romeo Alfasud | 1990 Mazda 626 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mazda |
Model | Alfasud | 626 |
Year Released | 1981 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1712 cc | 2184 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 116 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 147 Nm | 184 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1305 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2580 mm |