1972 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 1972 Mazda RX-2
To start off, both 1972 Alfa Romeo GT and 1972 Mazda RX-2 were released in the same year (1972). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,292 cc, 1972 Mazda RX-2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Mazda RX-2 (118 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1972 Alfa Romeo GT. (101 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Mazda RX-2 should accelerate faster than 1972 Alfa Romeo GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Alfa Romeo GT weights approximately 66 kg more than 1972 Mazda RX-2.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 Mazda RX-2 (157 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Alfa Romeo GT. (145 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1972 Mazda RX-2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Alfa Romeo GT.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Alfa Romeo GT | 1972 Mazda RX-2 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mazda |
Model | GT | RX-2 |
Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 2292 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1026 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2480 mm |