1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale vs. 1989 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1989 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 22 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 2,614 cc, 1989 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale (230 HP @ 8800 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1989 Mazda RX-7. (200 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale should accelerate faster than 1989 Mazda RX-7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Mazda RX-7 weights approximately 583 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, 1989 Mazda RX-7 (264 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale. (183 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 1989 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 | 1989 Mazda RX-7 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Mazda |
| Model | 33 Stradale | RX-7 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2614 cc |
| Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 264 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 260 km/hour | 238 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 | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1000 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2430 mm |
