1972 Dodge Charger vs. 1992 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1992 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Dodge Charger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Dodge Charger would be higher. At 6,555 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Dodge Charger (256 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1992 Mazda RX-7. (239 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 1992 Mazda RX-7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Dodge Charger weights approximately 410 kg more than 1992 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, 1972 Dodge Charger (470 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Mazda RX-7. (296 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1972 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Mazda RX-7.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Dodge Charger | 1992 Mazda RX-7 | |
| Make | Dodge | Mazda |
| Model | Charger | RX-7 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6555 cc | 2616 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 239 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 296 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2440 mm |
