1952 Chevrolet DeLuxe vs. 1985 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1985 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Chevrolet DeLuxe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Chevrolet DeLuxe would be higher. At 3,546 cc (6 cylinders), 1952 Chevrolet DeLuxe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Mazda RX-7 (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1952 Chevrolet DeLuxe. (85 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1952 Chevrolet DeLuxe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Chevrolet DeLuxe weights approximately 337 kg more than 1985 Mazda RX-7.
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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1952 Chevrolet DeLuxe | 1985 Mazda RX-7 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mazda |
Model | DeLuxe | RX-7 |
Year Released | 1952 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3546 cc | 2292 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1397 kg | 1060 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2430 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 65 L |