1978 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1973 Mazda RX-4
To start off, 1978 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mazda RX-4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mazda RX-4 would be higher. At 5,765 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine.
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 Chevrolet Corvette (380 Nm) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mazda RX-4. (165 Nm). This means 1978 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mazda RX-4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Chevrolet Corvette | 1973 Mazda RX-4 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mazda |
| Model | Corvette | RX-4 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5765 cc | 2616 cc |
| Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 114 HP |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2520 mm |
