2005 Mazda RX-8 vs. 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900
To start off, 2005 Mazda RX-8 is newer by 54 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900 would be higher. At 1,884 cc (4 cylinders), 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mazda RX-8 (228 HP @ 8200 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900. (90 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mazda RX-8 should accelerate faster than 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mazda RX-8 weights approximately 325 kg more than 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900. 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, 2005 Mazda RX-8 (211 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900. (140 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Mazda RX-8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Mazda RX-8 | 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900 | |
Make | Mazda | Alfa Romeo |
Model | RX-8 | 1900 |
Year Released | 2005 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1307 cc | 1884 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
Horse Power | 228 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 8200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 211 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 7.5:1 |
Top Speed | 235 km/hour | 145 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2710 mm |