1980 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1977 Mazda RX-3
To start off, 1980 Alfa Romeo Spider is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Mazda RX-3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Mazda RX-3 would be higher. At 1,964 cc, 1977 Mazda RX-3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Alfa Romeo Spider (105 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1977 Mazda RX-3. (100 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1977 Mazda RX-3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 148 kg more than 1977 Mazda RX-3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1980 Alfa Romeo Spider (149 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Mazda RX-3. (135 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1980 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Mazda RX-3.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1977 Mazda RX-3 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mazda |
Model | Spider | RX-3 |
Year Released | 1980 | 1977 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 1964 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 105 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 852 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2320 mm |