1984 Alfa Romeo 90 vs. 2010 Mazda RX-8
To start off, 2010 Mazda RX-8 is newer by 26 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. 2010 Mazda RX-8 weights approximately 310 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, 2010 Mazda RX-8 (215 Nm) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Alfa Romeo 90. (203 Nm). This means 2010 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 | 2010 Mazda RX-8 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mazda |
Model | 90 | RX-8 |
Year Released | 1984 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2393 cc | 1300 cc |
Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 232 HP |
Torque | 203 Nm | 215 Nm |
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 | 1390 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2700 mm |