Alfa Romeo 33 (1990 – 1994) vs Mazda MX-5 / Miata (1989 – 1998): specs compared
Both offer around 132 hp at most. The Mazda MX-5 / Miata is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 8.2 s against 8.4 s. The Alfa Romeo 33 has the higher top speed: 205 km/h against 196 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 7.6 L/100 km against 7.8 L/100 km. At 4,079 mm, the Alfa Romeo 33 is 104 mm longer than the Mazda MX-5 / Miata.
| Specification |
Alfa Romeo
33
1990 – 1994
|
Mazda
MX-5 / Miata
1989 – 1998
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Italy | Japan |
| Documented years | 1990 – 1994 | 1989 – 1998 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 8 | 3 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD · AWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 88 – 132 hp | 90 – 131 hp |
| Torque | 113 – 155 Nm | 129 – 150 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.4 – 10.7 s | 8.2 – 10.6 s |
| Top speed | 176 – 205 km/h | 175 – 196 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.6 – 8.1 L/100 km | 7.8 – 8.7 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,074 – 4,079 mm | 3,975 mm |
| Width | 1,608 – 1,613 mm | 1,674 mm |
| Height | 1,349 mm | 1,229 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,474 – 2,479 mm | 2,266 mm |
| Curb weight | 950 – 1,050 kg | 950 – 990 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.