1990 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1969 Mazda Cosmo
To start off, 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Mazda Cosmo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Mazda Cosmo would be higher. Both 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider and 1969 Mazda Cosmo are equipped with a 1,962 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider (120 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1969 Mazda Cosmo. (93 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1969 Mazda Cosmo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 220 kg more than 1969 Mazda Cosmo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider (157 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Mazda Cosmo. (133 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Mazda Cosmo.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1969 Mazda Cosmo | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mazda |
Model | Spider | Cosmo |
Year Released | 1990 | 1969 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1962 cc | 1962 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 93 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 157 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2210 mm |