Alfa Romeo Spider (1970 – 1983) vs Mazda RX-7 (1970 – 1978): specs compared
The Mazda RX-7 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 131 hp against 126 hp. The Alfa Romeo Spider is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 9.3 s against 10.4 s. The Mazda RX-7 is the lighter car, from 955 kg against 1,040 kg.
| Specification |
Alfa Romeo
Spider
1970 – 1983
|
Mazda
RX-7
1970 – 1978
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Italy | Japan |
| Documented years | 1970 – 1983 | 1970 – 1978 |
| Body style | Spider · Convertible | — |
| Variants | 4 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 87 – 126 hp | 131 hp |
| Torque | 104 – 185 Nm | 156 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 9.3 – 10.4 s | 10.4 s |
| Top speed | 190 km/h | 190 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 11.4 L/100 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,120 mm | 4,140 mm |
| Width | 1,628 mm | 1,575 mm |
| Height | 1,288 mm | 1,410 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,248 mm | 2,464 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,040 – 1,280 kg | 955 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.