1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 1978 Mazda RX-3
To start off, 1978 Mazda RX-3 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 would be higher. At 2,584 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 (130 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1978 Mazda RX-3. (100 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 should accelerate faster than 1978 Mazda RX-3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 weights approximately 550 kg more than 1978 Mazda RX-3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 (188 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mazda RX-3. (135 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mazda RX-3.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 | 1978 Mazda RX-3 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mazda |
Model | 2600 | RX-3 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2584 cc | 1963 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 188 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2320 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 65 L |