1987 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1979 Mazda 121
To start off, 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Mazda 121. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Mazda 121 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 (94 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1979 Mazda 121. (90 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 should accelerate faster than 1979 Mazda 121. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mazda 121 weights approximately 44 kg more than 1987 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, 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 (193 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Mazda 121. (160 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Mazda 121.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1979 Mazda 121 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mazda |
Model | 75 | 121 |
Year Released | 1987 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1970 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 193 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 98 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1134 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2520 mm |