1986 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1998 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1998 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Alfa Romeo 75. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 would be higher. At 2,616 cc, 1998 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Mazda RX-7 (280 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 1986 Alfa Romeo 75. (108 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1986 Alfa Romeo 75. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Mazda RX-7 weights approximately 178 kg more than 1986 Alfa Romeo 75. 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, 1998 Mazda RX-7 (315 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Alfa Romeo 75. (146 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Alfa Romeo 75.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1998 Mazda RX-7 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mazda |
Model | 75 | RX-7 |
Year Released | 1986 | 1998 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 2616 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 280 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 315 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1092 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1240 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2430 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 76 L |