1996 Alfa Romeo 155 vs. 1996 Mazda RX-7
To start off, both 1996 Alfa Romeo 155 and 1996 Mazda RX-7 were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,616 cc, 1996 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Alfa Romeo 155 (493 HP @ 11700 RPM) has 255 more horse power than 1996 Mazda RX-7. (238 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Alfa Romeo 155 should accelerate faster than 1996 Mazda RX-7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Mazda RX-7 weights approximately 270 kg more than 1996 Alfa Romeo 155.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Alfa Romeo 155 (300 Nm @ 9500 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Mazda RX-7. (296 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1996 Alfa Romeo 155 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Mazda RX-7.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Alfa Romeo 155 | 1996 Mazda RX-7 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Mazda |
| Model | 155 | RX-7 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 2616 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 11700 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 296 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 9500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1310 kg |
