1973 Chevrolet Impala vs. 1998 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1998 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Chevrolet Impala. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Chevrolet Impala would be higher. At 4,097 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Mazda RX-7 (280 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 1973 Chevrolet Impala. (110 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1973 Chevrolet Impala. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 445 kg more than 1998 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, 1998 Mazda RX-7 (315 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Chevrolet Impala. (251 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1998 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Chevrolet Impala.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Chevrolet Impala | 1998 Mazda RX-7 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mazda |
Model | Impala | RX-7 |
Year Released | 1973 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4097 cc | 2616 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 280 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 315 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1240 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2430 mm |