1984 Alfa Romeo 90 vs. 1981 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1984 Alfa Romeo 90 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Mazda RX-7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Mazda RX-7 would be higher. At 2,393 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Alfa Romeo 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Alfa Romeo 90 weights approximately 20 kg more than 1981 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. Let's talk about torque, 1984 Alfa Romeo 90 (203 Nm) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Mazda RX-7. (145 Nm). This means 1984 Alfa Romeo 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Mazda RX-7.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Alfa Romeo 90 | 1981 Mazda RX-7 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Mazda |
| Model | 90 | RX-7 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2393 cc | 2292 cc |
| Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 104 HP |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Top Speed | 199 km/hour | 188 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1060 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2430 mm |
