1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 vs. 1985 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1985 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 would be higher. At 2,292 cc, 1985 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Mazda RX-7 (165 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. (90 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 weights approximately 188 kg more than 1985 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. Let's talk about torque, 1985 Mazda RX-7 (225 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. (140 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1985 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 | 1985 Mazda RX-7 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mazda |
Model | 1900 | RX-7 |
Year Released | 1950 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1884 cc | 2292 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 165 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 225 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 230 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 912 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2430 mm |