1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale vs. 1985 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1985 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale would be higher. At 2,292 cc, 1985 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale (230 HP @ 8800 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1985 Mazda RX-7. (165 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale should accelerate faster than 1985 Mazda RX-7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Mazda RX-7 weights approximately 210 kg more than 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale.
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, 1985 Mazda RX-7 (225 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale. (183 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 1985 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale | 1985 Mazda RX-7 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Mazda |
| Model | 33 Stradale | RX-7 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2292 cc |
| Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 165 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Top Speed | 260 km/hour | 230 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 702 kg | 912 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1000 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2430 mm |
