1989 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1992 Mazda MX-5 Miata
To start off, 1992 Mazda MX-5 Miata is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Alfa Romeo 75. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Alfa Romeo 75 would be higher. At 2,393 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Alfa Romeo 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Mazda MX-5 Miata (116 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1989 Alfa Romeo 75. (109 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Mazda MX-5 Miata should accelerate faster than 1989 Alfa Romeo 75. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Alfa Romeo 75 weights approximately 305 kg more than 1992 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, 1989 Alfa Romeo 75 (235 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (136 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1989 Alfa Romeo 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1992 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mazda |
Model | 75 | MX-5 Miata |
Year Released | 1989 | 1992 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2393 cc | 1596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 116 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 235 Nm | 136 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 83.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 955 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 3960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1240 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 50 L |