Mazda MX-5 2006 vs Alfa Romeo Spider 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 126 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 167 NM | 181 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.6 seconds | 8.5 seconds | |
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Alfa Romeo Spider is a more dynamic driving. Mazda MX-5 engine produces 24 HP less power than Alfa Romeo Spider, whereas torque is 14 NM less than Alfa Romeo Spider. Due to the lower power, Mazda MX-5 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.3 | 9.2 | |
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The Mazda MX-5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda MX-5 consumes 1.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Alfa Romeo Spider, which means that by driving the Mazda MX-5 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 285 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 860 km on highway | 1020 km on highway | ||
| Alfa Romeo Spider gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Alfa Romeo Spider) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Mazda MX-5) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 380'000 km | 280'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mazda MX-5 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Alfa Romeo 156, Alfa Romeo 166, Alfa Romeo 147 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Alfa Romeo Spider engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.00 m | 4.30 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.26 m | 1.32 m | |
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Mazda MX-5 is smaller. Mazda MX-5 is 30 cm shorter than the Alfa Romeo Spider, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda MX-5 is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 150 litres | 147 litres | |
| Mazda MX-5 has 3 litres more trunk space than the Alfa Romeo Spider. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda MX-5 is 1.2 metres less than that of the Alfa Romeo Spider, which means Mazda MX-5 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`355 | 1`680 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 5400 | 6000 | |
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