1978 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1980 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1980 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Chevrolet Corvette 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 235 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Mazda RX-7. (145 Nm). This means 1978 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Mazda RX-7.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Chevrolet Corvette | 1980 Mazda RX-7 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mazda |
Model | Corvette | RX-7 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1980 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5765 cc | 2292 cc |
Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 104 HP |
Torque | 380 Nm | 145 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2430 mm |