1971 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1980 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1980 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 2,292 cc, 1980 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Alfa Romeo Spider (131 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1980 Mazda RX-7. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1980 Mazda RX-7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Mazda RX-7 weights approximately 20 kg more than 1971 Alfa Romeo Spider.
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, 1971 Alfa Romeo Spider (190 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Mazda RX-7. (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1971 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Mazda RX-7.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1980 Mazda RX-7 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mazda |
Model | Spider | RX-7 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1980 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1962 cc | 2292 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1060 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2430 mm |