1987 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1974 Mazda RX-4
To start off, 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Mazda RX-4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Mazda RX-4 would be higher. At 2,616 cc, 1974 Mazda RX-4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Mazda RX-4 (115 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1987 Alfa Romeo 75. (95 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Mazda RX-4 should accelerate faster than 1987 Alfa Romeo 75. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 weights approximately 110 kg more than 1974 Mazda RX-4.
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, 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 (192 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mazda RX-4. (165 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mazda RX-4.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1974 Mazda RX-4 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mazda |
Model | 75 | RX-4 |
Year Released | 1987 | 1974 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2616 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 192 Nm | 165 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2520 mm |