1978 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 1981 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1981 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda (286 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 1981 Mazda RX-7. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 1981 Mazda RX-7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 1166 kg more than 1981 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, 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 289 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Mazda RX-7. (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Mazda RX-7.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Aston Martin Lagonda | 1981 Mazda RX-7 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Mazda |
Model | Lagonda | RX-7 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1981 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 2292 cc |
Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 286 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2226 kg | 1060 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2430 mm |