1987 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1988 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1988 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Alfa Romeo 75. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 would be higher. At 2,959 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 (182 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1988 Mazda RX-7. (148 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 should accelerate faster than 1988 Mazda RX-7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Mazda RX-7 weights approximately 18 kg more 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, 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 (240 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Mazda RX-7. (186 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Mazda RX-7.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1988 Mazda RX-7 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Mazda |
| Model | 75 | RX-7 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2959 cc | 2616 cc |
| Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 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 Weight | 1212 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2440 mm |
