1990 Alfa Romeo 33 vs. 1994 Mazda 626
To start off, 1994 Mazda 626 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Alfa Romeo 33. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 would be higher. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Mazda 626 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 (116 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1994 Mazda 626. (108 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 should accelerate faster than 1994 Mazda 626. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Mazda 626 weights approximately 260 kg more than 1990 Alfa Romeo 33.
Let's talk about torque, 1994 Mazda 626 (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Alfa Romeo 33. (150 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1994 Mazda 626 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Alfa Romeo 33.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 | 1994 Mazda 626 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Mazda |
| Model | 33 | 626 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1712 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2620 mm |
