1989 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1980 Mazda 626
To start off, 1989 Alfa Romeo Spider is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Mazda 626. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Mazda 626 would be higher. At 1,586 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Mazda 626 is equipped with a bigger engine.
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. 1980 Mazda 626 has automatic transmission and 1989 Alfa Romeo Spider has manual transmission. 1989 Alfa Romeo Spider will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Mazda 626 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1980 Mazda 626 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Mazda |
| Model | Spider | 626 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1570 cc | 1586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2520 mm |
