1989 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1989 Mazda RX-7
To start off, both 1989 Alfa Romeo 75 and 1989 Mazda RX-7 were released in the same year (1989). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,616 cc, 1989 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Mazda RX-7 (197 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1989 Alfa Romeo 75. (109 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1989 Alfa Romeo 75. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Mazda RX-7 weights approximately 40 kg more than 1989 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, 1989 Mazda RX-7 (271 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Alfa Romeo 75. (235 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1989 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Alfa Romeo 75.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1989 Mazda RX-7 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mazda |
Model | 75 | RX-7 |
Year Released | 1989 | 1989 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2393 cc | 2616 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 235 Nm | 271 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2430 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 75 L |