1977 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1989 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1989 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,765 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Chevrolet Corvette (207 HP) has 7 more horse power than 1989 Mazda RX-7. (200 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1989 Mazda RX-7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 279 kg more than 1989 Mazda RX-7. 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 Chevrolet Corvette (346 Nm) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Mazda RX-7. (264 Nm). This means 1977 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Mazda RX-7.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Chevrolet Corvette | 1989 Mazda RX-7 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mazda |
Model | Corvette | RX-7 |
Year Released | 1977 | 1989 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5765 cc | 2614 cc |
Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 207 HP | 200 HP |
Torque | 346 Nm | 264 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Top Speed | 212 km/hour | 238 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1564 kg | 1285 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2430 mm |