1975 Alfa Romeo Junior vs. 1979 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1979 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Alfa Romeo Junior. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Alfa Romeo Junior would be higher. At 2,292 cc, 1979 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Alfa Romeo Junior (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1979 Mazda RX-7. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Alfa Romeo Junior should accelerate faster than 1979 Mazda RX-7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mazda RX-7 weights approximately 30 kg more than 1975 Alfa Romeo Junior.
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, 1979 Mazda RX-7 (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Alfa Romeo Junior. (140 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1979 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Alfa Romeo Junior.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Alfa Romeo Junior | 1979 Mazda RX-7 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mazda |
Model | Junior | RX-7 |
Year Released | 1975 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1568 cc | 2292 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1060 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2430 mm |