1996 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1996 Mazda 121
To start off, both 1996 Alfa Romeo Spider and 1996 Mazda 121 were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,969 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Alfa Romeo Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Alfa Romeo Spider (138 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1996 Mazda 121. (74 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1996 Mazda 121. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 394 kg more than 1996 Mazda 121. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1996 Alfa Romeo Spider (186 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Mazda 121. (111 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Mazda 121.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1996 Mazda 121 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mazda |
Model | Spider | 121 |
Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1969 cc | 1242 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 186 Nm | 111 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 71 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 83.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 196 km/hour | 155 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 991 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 3820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2460 mm |