1964 Checker Town vs. 1987 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1987 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Checker Town. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Checker Town would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1964 Checker Town is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Checker Town (212 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1987 Mazda RX-7. (197 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Checker Town should accelerate faster than 1987 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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1964 Checker Town | 1987 Mazda RX-7 | |
Make | Checker | Mazda |
Model | Town | RX-7 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5354 cc | 2616 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 212 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3060 mm | 2440 mm |