1956 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1992 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1992 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 4,638 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Chevrolet Corvette (245 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1992 Mazda RX-7. (197 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1992 Mazda RX-7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Mazda RX-7 weights approximately 73 kg more than 1956 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 1956 Chevrolet Corvette (393 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Mazda RX-7. (270 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1956 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Mazda RX-7.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Chevrolet Corvette | 1992 Mazda RX-7 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mazda |
Model | Corvette | RX-7 |
Year Released | 1956 | 1992 |
Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4638 cc | 2615 cc |
Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 245 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 393 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 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 | 1227 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2430 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 75 L |