2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6
To start off, 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 would be higher. At 2,492 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 158 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 weights approximately 263 kg more than 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
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, 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (188 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata. 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 has automatic transmission and 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata has manual transmission. 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata | 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 | |
Make | Mazda | Alfa Romeo |
Model | MX-5 Miata | Alfa 6 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2492 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 188 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 215 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1207 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 72 L |