1973 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 1997 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1997 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Alfa Romeo GTV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Alfa Romeo GTV 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 66 more horse power than 1973 Alfa Romeo GTV. (131 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1973 Alfa Romeo GTV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Mazda RX-7 weights approximately 282 kg more than 1973 Alfa Romeo GTV. 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 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Alfa Romeo GTV. (190 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1997 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Alfa Romeo GTV.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Alfa Romeo GTV | 1997 Mazda RX-7 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mazda |
Model | GTV | RX-7 |
Year Released | 1973 | 1997 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1962 cc | 2616 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 271 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1028 kg | 1310 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1240 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2430 mm |