1958 Alfa Romeo 1900 vs. 1997 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1997 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 39 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, 1997 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Mazda RX-7 weights approximately 340 kg more 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. 1997 Mazda RX-7 has automatic transmission and 1958 Alfa Romeo 1900 has manual transmission. 1958 Alfa Romeo 1900 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Mazda RX-7 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Alfa Romeo 1900 | 1997 Mazda RX-7 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Mazda |
| Model | 1900 | RX-7 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1975 cc | 2616 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2430 mm |
