1976 Holden Sunbird vs. 1992 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1992 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Holden Sunbird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Holden Sunbird would be higher. At 5,044 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Holden Sunbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Holden Sunbird (247 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1992 Mazda RX-7. (197 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Holden Sunbird should accelerate faster than 1992 Mazda RX-7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Mazda RX-7 weights approximately 20 kg more than 1976 Holden Sunbird.
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, 1976 Holden Sunbird (436 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Mazda RX-7. (270 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1976 Holden Sunbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Mazda RX-7.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Holden Sunbird | 1992 Mazda RX-7 | |
| Make | Holden | Mazda |
| Model | Sunbird | RX-7 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5044 cc | 2615 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 436 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2430 mm |
