1970 Chevrolet Vega vs. 1997 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1997 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Chevrolet Vega. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Chevrolet Vega would be higher. At 2,616 cc, 1997 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Mazda RX-7 weights approximately 335 kg more than 1970 Chevrolet Vega.
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:
| 1970 Chevrolet Vega | 1997 Mazda RX-7 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mazda |
| Model | Vega | RX-7 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2287 cc | 2616 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2430 mm |
