1973 Daihatsu Consorte vs. 1973 Mazda RX-2
To start off, both 1973 Daihatsu Consorte and 1973 Mazda RX-2 were released in the same year (1973). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,292 cc, 1973 Mazda RX-2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Mazda RX-2 (118 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1973 Daihatsu Consorte. (57 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mazda RX-2 should accelerate faster than 1973 Daihatsu Consorte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mazda RX-2 weights approximately 290 kg more than 1973 Daihatsu Consorte. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Daihatsu Consorte | 1973 Mazda RX-2 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Mazda |
| Model | Consorte | RX-2 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 958 cc | 2292 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 670 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3650 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2480 mm |
