1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1977 Mazda RX-2
To start off, both 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage and 1977 Mazda RX-2 were released in the same year (1977). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (549 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 431 more horse power than 1977 Mazda RX-2. (118 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1977 Mazda RX-2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 1030 kg more than 1977 Mazda RX-2. 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, 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 588 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Mazda RX-2. (157 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Mazda RX-2.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1977 Mazda RX-2 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Mazda |
Model | V8 Vantage | RX-2 |
Year Released | 1977 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 2292 cc |
Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 549 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 745 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2480 mm |