1987 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata
To start off, 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Alfa Romeo 75. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata (124 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1987 Alfa Romeo 75. (95 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata should accelerate faster than 1987 Alfa Romeo 75. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 weights approximately 65 kg more than 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
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 (192 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Alfa Romeo 75 | 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mazda |
Model | 75 | MX-5 Miata |
Year Released | 1987 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1798 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 124 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 192 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 83.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 196 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.4 seconds | 9.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1155 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2340 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 50 L |