1973 Avanti Avanti vs. 1991 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1991 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Avanti Avanti. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Avanti Avanti would be higher. At 6,570 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Mazda RX-7 (197 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1973 Avanti Avanti. (177 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1973 Avanti Avanti. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 282 kg more than 1991 Mazda RX-7.
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, 1973 Avanti Avanti (442 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Mazda RX-7. (270 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1973 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Mazda RX-7.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Avanti Avanti | 1991 Mazda RX-7 | |
| Make | Avanti | Mazda |
| Model | Avanti | RX-7 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1991 |
| Engine Size | 6570 cc | 2616 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 442 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1584 kg | 1302 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2430 mm |
