1975 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 1983 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1983 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Aston Martin Lagonda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Aston Martin Lagonda would be higher. At 5,338 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 1140 kg more than 1983 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. 1975 Aston Martin Lagonda has automatic transmission and 1983 Mazda RX-7 has manual transmission. 1983 Mazda RX-7 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Aston Martin Lagonda will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Aston Martin Lagonda | 1983 Mazda RX-7 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Mazda |
Model | Lagonda | RX-7 |
Year Released | 1975 | 1983 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5338 cc | 2292 cc |
Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 105 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1060 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1270 mm |