1980 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 1995 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1995 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 15 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 2,616 cc, 1995 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Mazda RX-7 (238 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV. (158 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Mazda RX-7 weights approximately 90 kg more than 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1995 Mazda RX-7 (296 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1995 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV | 1995 Mazda RX-7 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Mazda |
| Model | GTV | RX-7 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2492 cc | 2616 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 296 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2430 mm |
