1955 Abarth Renault vs. 1984 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1984 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Abarth Renault. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Abarth Renault would be higher. At 2,292 cc, 1984 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Abarth Renault (109 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1984 Mazda RX-7. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Abarth Renault should accelerate faster than 1984 Mazda RX-7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Mazda RX-7 weights approximately 170 kg more than 1955 Abarth Renault.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Abarth Renault | 1984 Mazda RX-7 | |
Make | Abarth | Mazda |
Model | Renault | RX-7 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1994 cc | 2292 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1060 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2430 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 65 L |