1982 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 1989 Mazda MX-5 Miata
To start off, 1989 Mazda MX-5 Miata is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 would be higher. At 1,997 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 (133 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1989 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (116 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 should accelerate faster than 1989 Mazda MX-5 Miata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 weights approximately 500 kg more than 1989 Mazda MX-5 Miata. 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, 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 (178 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (137 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 | 1989 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mazda |
Model | Alfa 6 | MX-5 Miata |
Year Released | 1982 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 116 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 178 Nm | 137 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66.2 mm | 83.6 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2270 mm |