1970 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1997 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1997 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 2,616 cc, 1997 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Mazda RX-7 (197 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider. (103 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Mazda RX-7 weights approximately 320 kg more than 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1997 Mazda RX-7 (271 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider. (138 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1997 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1997 Mazda RX-7 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mazda |
Model | Spider | RX-7 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1997 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 2616 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 103 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 138 Nm | 271 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1310 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1240 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2430 mm |