1985 Alfa Romeo 90 vs. 2006 Mazda 6
To start off, 2006 Mazda 6 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Alfa Romeo 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 would be higher. At 2,492 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 (154 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2006 Mazda 6. (134 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 should accelerate faster than 2006 Mazda 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mazda 6 weights approximately 370 kg more than 1985 Alfa Romeo 90.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Mazda 6 (310 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Alfa Romeo 90. (214 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Mazda 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Alfa Romeo 90.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 | 2006 Mazda 6 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Mazda |
| Model | 90 | 6 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2492 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 214 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2680 mm |
