1987 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1991 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1991 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 2,616 cc, 1991 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine.
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.
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1987 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1991 Mazda RX-7 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mazda |
Model | Spider | RX-7 |
Year Released | 1987 | 1991 |
Body Type | Roadster | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 2616 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 197 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2430 mm |