1974 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 1974 Mazda RX-3
To start off, both 1974 Alfa Romeo GT and 1974 Mazda RX-3 were released in the same year (1974). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,962 cc, 1974 Mazda RX-3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Mazda RX-3 (100 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1974 Alfa Romeo GT. (87 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Mazda RX-3 should accelerate faster than 1974 Alfa Romeo GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Alfa Romeo GT weights approximately 130 kg more than 1974 Mazda RX-3.
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, 1974 Alfa Romeo GT (140 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mazda RX-3. (135 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1974 Alfa Romeo GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mazda RX-3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Alfa Romeo GT | 1974 Mazda RX-3 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Mazda |
| Model | GT | RX-3 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1962 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2160 mm | 2320 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 65 L |
