2009 Alfa Romeo 159 vs. 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata
To start off, both 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 and 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata (159 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2009 Alfa Romeo 159. (158 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata should accelerate faster than 2009 Alfa Romeo 159. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 weights approximately 435 kg more than 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
Because 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 (190 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (188 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
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2009 Alfa Romeo 159 | 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mazda |
Model | 159 | MX-5 Miata |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1859 cc | 1999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 159 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6700 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 188 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 87.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 83.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 10.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 210 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.2 seconds | 7.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2340 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.8 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |