1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo vs. 1990 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1990 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo would be higher. At 2,616 cc, 1990 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo (230 HP @ 8800 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1990 Mazda RX-7. (197 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo should accelerate faster than 1990 Mazda RX-7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Mazda RX-7 weights approximately 252 kg more than 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo.
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, 1990 Mazda RX-7 (270 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo. (183 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 1990 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo | 1990 Mazda RX-7 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Mazda |
| Model | Cuneo | RX-7 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2616 cc |
| Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1048 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 910 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2430 mm |
