1968 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1990 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1990 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 2,616 cc, 1990 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Mazda RX-7 (197 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1968 Alfa Romeo Spider. (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1968 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 30 kg more than 1990 Mazda RX-7.
Let's talk about torque, 1990 Mazda RX-7 (270 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Alfa Romeo Spider. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1990 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1990 Mazda RX-7 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Mazda |
| Model | Spider | RX-7 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2580 cc | 2616 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 75 L |
