1949 Alfa Romeo 6C vs. 1993 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1993 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Alfa Romeo 6C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Alfa Romeo 6C would be higher. At 2,616 cc, 1993 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Mazda RX-7 (238 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 1949 Alfa Romeo 6C. (89 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1949 Alfa Romeo 6C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Alfa Romeo 6C weights approximately 200 kg more than 1993 Mazda RX-7.
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.
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1949 Alfa Romeo 6C | 1993 Mazda RX-7 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mazda |
Model | 6C | RX-7 |
Year Released | 1949 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2443 cc | 2616 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1240 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 75 L |