1990 Alfa Romeo 33 vs. 2001 Mazda 6
To start off, 2001 Mazda 6 is newer by 11 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 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Mazda 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 (127 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2001 Mazda 6. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 should accelerate faster than 2001 Mazda 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Mazda 6 weights approximately 271 kg more than 1990 Alfa Romeo 33.
Because 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Mazda 6. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2001 Mazda 6 (165 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Alfa Romeo 33. (149 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2001 Mazda 6 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 | 2001 Mazda 6 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mazda |
Model | 33 | 6 |
Year Released | 1990 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1712 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 165 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 83.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
Top Speed | 198 km/hour | 197 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.9 seconds | 10.7 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1074 kg | 1345 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 8 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10 L/100km | 11.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.6 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 64 L |