1965 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1989 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1989 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,352 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Chevrolet Corvette (247 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1989 Mazda RX-7. (200 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1989 Mazda RX-7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 90 kg more than 1989 Mazda RX-7. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1965 Chevrolet Corvette (475 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Mazda RX-7. (264 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1965 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Mazda RX-7.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Chevrolet Corvette | 1989 Mazda RX-7 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mazda |
| Model | Corvette | RX-7 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5352 cc | 2614 cc |
| Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 264 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2430 mm |
