1978 Alpina B6 vs. 1989 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1989 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Alpina B6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Alpina B6 would be higher. At 2,793 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Alpina B6 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Alpina B6 weights approximately 40 kg more than 1989 Mazda RX-7.
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.
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1978 Alpina B6 | 1989 Mazda RX-7 | |
Make | Alpina | Mazda |
Model | B6 | RX-7 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2793 cc | 2616 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 149 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2440 mm |