1987 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1986 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Mazda RX-7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Mazda RX-7 would be higher. At 2,354 cc, 1986 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Mazda RX-7 (185 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1987 Alfa Romeo 75. (109 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1987 Alfa Romeo 75.
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, 1986 Mazda RX-7 (246 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Alfa Romeo 75. (149 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1986 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Alfa Romeo 75.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1986 Mazda RX-7 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mazda |
Model | 75 | RX-7 |
Year Released | 1987 | 1986 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1567 cc | 2354 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 185 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 246 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2430 mm |