Alfa Romeo Spider (1990 – 1993) vs Mazda MX-3 (1991 – 1998): specs compared
The Mazda MX-3 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 136 hp against 120 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 8.5 s against 9.4 s. It has the higher top speed: 203 km/h against 190 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 7.4 L/100 km against 8.6 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,030 kg against 1,120 kg.
| Specification |
Alfa Romeo
Spider
1990 – 1993
|
Mazda
MX-3
1991 – 1998
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Italy | Japan |
| Documented years | 1990 – 1993 | 1991 – 1998 |
| Body style | Spider · Convertible | — |
| Variants | 1 | 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 120 hp | 90 – 136 hp |
| Torque | 161 Nm | 134 – 160 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 9.4 s | 8.5 – 10.5 s |
| Top speed | 190 km/h | 179 – 203 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 8.6 L/100 km | 7.4 – 9.0 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,260 mm | 4,219 mm |
| Width | 1,628 mm | 1,694 mm |
| Height | 1,288 mm | 1,311 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,248 mm | 2,456 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,120 kg | 1,030 – 1,145 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.