1966 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 1975 Mazda RX-3
To start off, 1975 Mazda RX-3 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Alfa Romeo GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Alfa Romeo GT would be higher. At 1,964 cc, 1975 Mazda RX-3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Alfa Romeo GT (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1975 Mazda RX-3. (100 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Alfa Romeo GT should accelerate faster than 1975 Mazda RX-3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Alfa Romeo GT weights approximately 80 kg more than 1975 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, 1966 Alfa Romeo GT (137 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Mazda RX-3. (136 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1966 Alfa Romeo GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Mazda RX-3.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Alfa Romeo GT | 1975 Mazda RX-3 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mazda |
Model | GT | RX-3 |
Year Released | 1966 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1964 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 137 Nm | 136 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2320 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 65 L |