1995 Alpina B 12 vs. 1984 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1995 Alpina B 12 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Mazda RX-7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Mazda RX-7 would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Alpina B 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Alpina B 12 weights approximately 730 kg more than 1984 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, 1995 Alpina B 12 (469 Nm) has 311 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Mazda RX-7. (158 Nm). This means 1995 Alpina B 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Mazda RX-7.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Alpina B 12 | 1984 Mazda RX-7 | |
Make | Alpina | Mazda |
Model | B 12 | RX-7 |
Year Released | 1995 | 1984 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 2292 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 114 HP |
Torque | 469 Nm | 158 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1060 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2430 mm |