1966 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1989 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1989 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 6,476 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Chevrolet Caprice (275 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1989 Mazda RX-7. (149 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1989 Mazda RX-7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 440 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.
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1966 Chevrolet Caprice | 1989 Mazda RX-7 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mazda |
Model | Caprice | RX-7 |
Year Released | 1966 | 1989 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6476 cc | 2616 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 275 HP | 149 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2440 mm |