1966 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 1979 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1979 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 13 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 2,292 cc, 1979 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 104 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mazda RX-7 weights approximately 130 kg more than 1966 Alfa Romeo GT.
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, 1979 Mazda RX-7 (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Alfa Romeo GT. (137 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1979 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Alfa Romeo GT.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Alfa Romeo GT | 1979 Mazda RX-7 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mazda |
Model | GT | RX-7 |
Year Released | 1966 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 2292 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 137 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1060 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2430 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 65 L |