Alfa Romeo 4C vs Mazda MX-5 2.0
| Category | Mazda MX-5 2.0 | Alfa Romeo 4C |
|---|---|---|
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 160 / 158 | 240 / 237 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 200 / 148 | 350 / 258 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1065 / 2348 | 1041 / 2295 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 150 / 148 | 231 / 227 |
| Average price | €29,000 | €60,000 |
Lap Times
Acceleration (mph)
| Speed & distance | Mazda MX-5 2.0 | Alfa Romeo 4C |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 30 mph | 1.8 s | 1.5 s |
| 0 - 40 mph | 2.9 s | 2.4 s |
| 0 - 50 mph | 4.2 s | 3.2 s |
| 0 - 60 mph | 5.8 s | 4.1 s |
| 0 - 70 mph | 7.7 s | 5.4 s |
| 0 - 80 mph | 10.1 s | 6.9 s |
| 0 - 90 mph | 12.8 s | 8.7 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 16.2 s | 10.7 s |
| 0 - 110 mph | 22.1 s | 13.4 s |
| 0 - 120 mph | 28.9 s | 16.8 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 9.8 s @ 74.6 mph | 8.8 s @ 85.1 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 14.5 s @ 94.2 mph | 12.5 s |
| Est. 1/2 mile | 24.1 s @ 108.7 mph | 21.4 s @ 126.1 mph |
| Est. 1 mile | 39.5 s @ 120.5 mph | 34.6 s @ 142.9 mph |
Acceleration (kph)
| Speed & distance | Mazda MX-5 2.0 | Alfa Romeo 4C |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 40 kph | 1.7 s | 1.3 s |
| 0 - 50 kph | 2.3 s | 1.6 s |
| 0 - 60 kph | 3.1 s | 2.2 s |
| Est. 0 - 70 kph | 3.9 s | 3.1 s |
| 0 - 80 kph | 4.7 s | 3.1 s |
| Est. 0 - 90 kph | 6.0 s | 4.5 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 6.8 s | 4.2 s |
| Est. 0 - 110 kph | 8.5 s | 6.0 s |
| 0 - 120 kph | 9.4 s | 5.7 s |
| 0 - 130 kph | 11.2 s | 7.1 s |
| 0 - 140 kph | 13.1 s | 7.7 s |
| Est. 0 - 150 kph | 15.7 s | 10.4 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 17.1 s | 10.2 s |
| Est. 0 - 170 kph | 22.0 s | 13.3 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 23.5 s | 13.3 s |
| Est. 0 - 190 kph | 31.4 s | 17.9 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 34.7 s | 17.6 s |
| Est. 100 m | 6.4 s @ 94.0 kph | 5.4 s @ 115.6 kph |
| 1000 m | 28.5 s | 23.5 s @ 212.0 kph |
Rolling acceleration
| Speed | Mazda MX-5 2.0 | Alfa Romeo 4C |
|---|---|---|
| 60 - 100 kph (4) | 5.9 s | 3.6 s |
| 60 - 100 kph (5) | 8.1 s | 6.1 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (4) | 5.7 s | 4.2 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (5) | 7.4 s | 4.4 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (6) | 10.8 s | 6.6 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (4) | 15.0 s | 9.3 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (5) | 18.8 s | 12.4 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (6) | 27.2 s | 18.8 s |
| 80 - 120 kph | 5.0 s | 2.7 s |
| Est. 100 - 140 kph | 6.6 s | 3.9 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 31.9 s | 14.2 s |
Braking distance
| Speed | Mazda MX-5 2.0 | Alfa Romeo 4C |
|---|---|---|
| Est. 60 kph - 0 | 12 m (40 ft) | 12 m (39 ft) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 35 m (114 ft) | 31 m (103 ft) |
| Est. 120 kph - 0 | 48 m (158 ft) | 48 m (156 ft) |
| 130 kph - 0 | 63 m (206 ft) | 55 m (180 ft) |
| Est. 140 kph - 0 | 65 m (215 ft) | 65 m (213 ft) |
| 160 kph - 0 | 96 m (315 ft) | 85 m (278 ft) |
| Est. 180 kph - 0 | 111 m (364 ft) | 117 m (385 ft) |
| Est. 190 kph - 0 | 184 m (604 ft) | 122 m (400 ft) |
| 200 kph - 0 | 141 m (462 ft) | 128 m (420 ft) |
| 60 mph - 0 | 34 m (110 ft) | 34 m (111 ft) |
| 70 mph - 0 | 48 m (158 ft) | 44 m (144 ft) |
General performance
| Category | Mazda MX-5 2.0 | Alfa Romeo 4C |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 214 kph (133 mph) | 258 kph (160 mph) |
| Est. 0 - 100 mph - 0 | 30.0 s @ 2772 ft | 18.6 s @ 1631 ft |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.45 g (4 m/s²) | 0.69 g (7 m/s²) |
| 18m slalom | 67.0 kph (41.6 mph) | 69.1 kph (42.9 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 5.7 l/100 km (41 mpg US / 50 UK) | 5.6 l/100 km (42 mpg US / 51 UK) |
| Lateral acceleration | 0.97 g (10 m/s²) | 1.00 g (10 m/s²) |
Summary
| Category | Mazda MX-5 2.0 | Alfa Romeo 4C |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 78 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 40 | 100 |
| Overall | 63 | 100 |
Verdict
4C is the fastest by a huge margin.
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