1973 Mazda RX-3 vs. 1973 Mazda RX-2
To start off, both 1973 Mazda RX-3 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 18 more horse power than 1973 Mazda RX-3. (100 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mazda RX-2 should accelerate faster than 1973 Mazda RX-3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mazda RX-2 weights approximately 108 kg more than 1973 Mazda RX-3. 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, 1973 Mazda RX-2 (157 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mazda RX-3. (135 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1973 Mazda RX-2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mazda RX-3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Mazda RX-3 | 1973 Mazda RX-2 | |
| Make | Mazda | Mazda |
| Model | RX-3 | RX-2 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1964 cc | 2292 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 852 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2480 mm |
