1975 Lada S vs. 1981 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1981 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Lada S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Lada S would be higher. At 2,292 cc, 1981 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Mazda RX-7 weights approximately 60 kg more than 1975 Lada S.
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:
| 1975 Lada S | 1981 Mazda RX-7 | |
| Make | Lada | Mazda |
| Model | S | RX-7 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1294 cc | 2292 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 104 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 65 L |
