1984 Alfa Romeo 90 vs. 2008 Mazda RX-8
To start off, 2008 Mazda RX-8 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Alfa Romeo 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Alfa Romeo 90 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. 2008 Mazda RX-8 weights approximately 342 kg more than 1984 Alfa Romeo 90.
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, 2008 Mazda RX-8 (220 Nm) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Alfa Romeo 90. (203 Nm). This means 2008 Mazda RX-8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Alfa Romeo 90.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Alfa Romeo 90 | 2008 Mazda RX-8 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mazda |
Model | 90 | RX-8 |
Year Released | 1984 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2393 cc | 1308 cc |
Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 189 HP |
Torque | 203 Nm | 220 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 87.9 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68.3 mm | 83.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 199 km/hour | 223 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1422 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2710 mm |