1983 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1975 Mazda RX-3
To start off, 1983 Alfa Romeo Spider is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Mazda RX-3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Mazda RX-3 would be higher. At 1,964 cc, 1975 Mazda RX-3 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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1983 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1975 Mazda RX-3 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mazda |
Model | Spider | RX-3 |
Year Released | 1983 | 1975 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 1964 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 100 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2320 mm |