1958 Alfa Romeo 1900 vs. 1987 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1987 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Alfa Romeo 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Alfa Romeo 1900 would be higher. At 2,616 cc, 1987 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Mazda RX-7 (197 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1958 Alfa Romeo 1900. (114 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1958 Alfa Romeo 1900.
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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1958 Alfa Romeo 1900 | 1987 Mazda RX-7 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mazda |
Model | 1900 | RX-7 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1975 cc | 2616 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2440 mm |