1968 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1995 Mazda RX-01
To start off, 1995 Mazda RX-01 is newer by 27 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 2,614 cc, 1995 Mazda RX-01 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Mazda RX-01 (220 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1968 Alfa Romeo Spider. (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Mazda RX-01 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 230 kg more than 1995 Mazda RX-01.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 Alfa Romeo Spider (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Mazda RX-01. (216 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1968 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Mazda RX-01.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1995 Mazda RX-01 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Mazda |
| Model | Spider | RX-01 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2580 cc | 2614 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 216 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 65 L |
