1990 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1977 Mazda RX-4
To start off, 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Mazda RX-4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Mazda RX-4 would be higher. At 2,616 cc, 1977 Mazda RX-4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider (120 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1977 Mazda RX-4. (114 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1977 Mazda RX-4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 50 kg more than 1977 Mazda RX-4. 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, 1977 Mazda RX-4 (165 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider. (157 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1977 Mazda RX-4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1977 Mazda RX-4 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mazda |
Model | Spider | RX-4 |
Year Released | 1990 | 1977 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1962 cc | 2616 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 157 Nm | 165 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2520 mm |