1998 Mazda 626 vs. 1960 Alfa Romeo 2000
To start off, 1998 Mazda 626 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Alfa Romeo 2000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Alfa Romeo 2000 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Mazda 626 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Alfa Romeo 2000 (115 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1998 Mazda 626. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Alfa Romeo 2000 should accelerate faster than 1998 Mazda 626. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Mazda 626 weights approximately 27 kg more than 1960 Alfa Romeo 2000.
Let's talk about torque, 1960 Alfa Romeo 2000 (152 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Mazda 626. (150 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1960 Alfa Romeo 2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Mazda 626.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Mazda 626 | 1960 Alfa Romeo 2000 | |
| Make | Mazda | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | 626 | 2000 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1960 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1205 kg | 1178 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2510 mm |
