1980 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 1981 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1981 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV would be higher. At 2,292 cc, 1981 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine.
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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1980 Alfa Romeo GTV | 1981 Mazda RX-7 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mazda |
Model | GTV | RX-7 |
Year Released | 1980 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 2292 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 104 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1060 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2430 mm |