1970 Holden Monaro 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 Holden Monaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Holden Monaro would be higher. At 2,636 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Holden Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Mazda RX-7 weights approximately 25 kg more than 1970 Holden Monaro.
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. 1997 Mazda RX-7 has automatic transmission and 1970 Holden Monaro has manual transmission. 1970 Holden Monaro will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Mazda RX-7 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Holden Monaro | 1997 Mazda RX-7 | |
| Make | Holden | Mazda |
| Model | Monaro | RX-7 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2636 cc | 2616 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 112 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2430 mm |
