1984 Alfa Romeo 90 vs. 1976 Mazda 818
To start off, 1984 Alfa Romeo 90 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Mazda 818. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Mazda 818 would be higher. At 2,393 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Alfa Romeo 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Alfa Romeo 90 weights approximately 198 kg more than 1976 Mazda 818.
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, 1984 Alfa Romeo 90 (203 Nm) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mazda 818. (92 Nm). This means 1984 Alfa Romeo 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mazda 818.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Alfa Romeo 90 | 1976 Mazda 818 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Mazda |
| Model | 90 | 818 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2393 cc | 1272 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 68 HP |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 882 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2320 mm |
