1994 Mazda RX-7 vs. 1960 Alfa Romeo 2000
To start off, 1994 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Alfa Romeo 2000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Alfa Romeo 2000 would be higher. At 2,615 cc, 1994 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Mazda RX-7 (238 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 1960 Alfa Romeo 2000. (106 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1960 Alfa Romeo 2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Alfa Romeo 2000 weights approximately 37 kg more than 1994 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, 1994 Mazda RX-7 (296 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Alfa Romeo 2000. (152 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1994 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Alfa Romeo 2000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Mazda RX-7 | 1960 Alfa Romeo 2000 | |
| Make | Mazda | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | RX-7 | 2000 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2615 cc | 1975 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 296 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1337 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 71 L |
