2005 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione vs. 1984 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 2005 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione is newer by 21 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 4,244 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione (399 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 285 more horse power than 1984 Mazda RX-7. (114 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione should accelerate faster than 1984 Mazda RX-7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione weights approximately 440 kg more than 1984 Mazda RX-7. 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, 2005 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione (450 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 292 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Mazda RX-7. (158 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Mazda RX-7.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione | 1984 Mazda RX-7 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Mazda |
| Model | 8C Competizione | RX-7 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4244 cc | 2292 cc |
| Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 399 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2430 mm |
