1978 Mazda RX-2 vs. 2010 SsangYong Stavic
To start off, 2010 SsangYong Stavic is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Mazda RX-2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Mazda RX-2 would be higher. At 2,696 cc (5 cylinders), 2010 SsangYong Stavic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 SsangYong Stavic (163 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1978 Mazda RX-2. (118 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 SsangYong Stavic should accelerate faster than 1978 Mazda RX-2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 SsangYong Stavic weights approximately 963 kg more than 1978 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, 2010 SsangYong Stavic (340 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mazda RX-2. (157 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 SsangYong Stavic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mazda RX-2.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Mazda RX-2 | 2010 SsangYong Stavic | |
| Make | Mazda | SsangYong |
| Model | RX-2 | Stavic |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2290 cc | 2696 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1923 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 3010 mm |
