1973 Mazda RX-4 vs. 1974 Mazda RX-4
To start off, 1974 Mazda RX-4 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mazda RX-4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mazda RX-4 would be higher. Both 1973 Mazda RX-4 and 1974 Mazda RX-4 are equipped with a 2,616 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Mazda RX-4 (115 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1973 Mazda RX-4. (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Mazda RX-4 should accelerate faster than 1973 Mazda RX-4.
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, both vehicles can yield 165 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
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1973 Mazda RX-4 | 1974 Mazda RX-4 | |
Make | Mazda | Mazda |
Model | RX-4 | RX-4 |
Year Released | 1973 | 1974 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2616 cc | 2616 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 165 Nm | 165 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2520 mm |