1948 Aston Martin 2-Litre vs. 1987 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1987 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Aston Martin 2-Litre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Aston Martin 2-Litre would be higher. At 2,616 cc, 1987 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Mazda RX-7 (148 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1948 Aston Martin 2-Litre. (76 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1948 Aston Martin 2-Litre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Mazda RX-7 weights approximately 110 kg more than 1948 Aston Martin 2-Litre. 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.
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1948 Aston Martin 2-Litre | 1987 Mazda RX-7 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Mazda |
Model | 2-Litre | RX-7 |
Year Released | 1948 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1970 cc | 2616 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6500 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 | 1120 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2440 mm |