1986 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1989 Mazda 929
To start off, 1989 Mazda 929 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Alfa Romeo 75. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 would be higher. At 2,393 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 (153 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1989 Mazda 929. (110 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 should accelerate faster than 1989 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Mazda 929 weights approximately 185 kg more than 1986 Alfa Romeo 75.
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, 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 (206 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Mazda 929. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1989 Mazda 929 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mazda |
Model | 75 | 929 |
Year Released | 1986 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2393 cc | 1969 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 206 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68.3 mm | 98 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.6:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1345 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2720 mm |