1989 Alpine V6 vs. 1987 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1989 Alpine V6 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Mazda RX-7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Mazda RX-7 would be higher. At 2,616 cc, 1987 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 197 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar.
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 Alpine V6 (296 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Mazda RX-7. (271 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1989 Alpine V6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Mazda RX-7.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Alpine V6 | 1987 Mazda RX-7 | |
Make | Alpine | Mazda |
Model | V6 | RX-7 |
Year Released | 1989 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 2457 cc | 2616 cc |
Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 296 Nm | 271 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2440 mm |