1970 Mazda RX-2 vs. 1971 Peugeot 404
To start off, 1971 Peugeot 404 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mazda RX-2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mazda RX-2 would be higher. At 2,292 cc, 1970 Mazda RX-2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Mazda RX-2 (118 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1971 Peugeot 404. (55 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mazda RX-2 should accelerate faster than 1971 Peugeot 404. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Peugeot 404 weights approximately 150 kg more than 1970 Mazda RX-2.
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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1970 Mazda RX-2 | 1971 Peugeot 404 | |
Make | Mazda | Peugeot |
Model | RX-2 | 404 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2292 cc | 1468 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 55 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2850 mm |