1990 Alfa Romeo 33 vs. 1979 Mazda 616
To start off, 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Mazda 616. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Mazda 616 would be higher. At 1,712 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 (127 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1979 Mazda 616. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 should accelerate faster than 1979 Mazda 616. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 weights approximately 175 kg more than 1979 Mazda 616. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 (149 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Mazda 616. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Mazda 616.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 | 1979 Mazda 616 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Mazda |
| Model | 33 | 616 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1712 cc | 1585 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 83 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1085 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2480 mm |
