1985 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1969 Mazda Familia
To start off, 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Mazda Familia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Mazda Familia would be higher. At 1,960 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider (126 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1969 Mazda Familia. (57 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1969 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 371 kg more than 1969 Mazda Familia. 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, 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider (178 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Mazda Familia. (81 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1969 Mazda Familia | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mazda |
Model | Spider | Familia |
Year Released | 1985 | 1969 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1960 cc | 985 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 126 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 178 Nm | 81 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1161 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 3710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2200 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 55 L |