1992 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1985 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1992 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Mazda RX-7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Mazda RX-7 would be higher. At 2,292 cc, 1985 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Mazda RX-7 (165 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1992 Alfa Romeo 75. (103 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1992 Alfa Romeo 75. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Alfa Romeo 75 weights approximately 178 kg more than 1985 Mazda RX-7.
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, 1985 Mazda RX-7 (225 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Alfa Romeo 75. (132 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1985 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Alfa Romeo 75.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1985 Mazda RX-7 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mazda |
Model | 75 | RX-7 |
Year Released | 1992 | 1985 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1569 cc | 2292 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 103 HP | 165 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 132 Nm | 225 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 230 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 912 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2430 mm |