1978 Mazda RX-7 vs. 1965 Renault Floride
To start off, 1978 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Renault Floride. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Renault Floride would be higher. At 2,292 cc, 1978 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Mazda RX-7 (105 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1965 Renault Floride. (48 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1965 Renault Floride. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mazda RX-7 weights approximately 245 kg more than 1965 Renault Floride. 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 Mazda RX-7 (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Renault Floride. (88 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1978 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Renault Floride.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Mazda RX-7 | 1965 Renault Floride | |
| Make | Mazda | Renault |
| Model | RX-7 | Floride |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2292 cc | 1108 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 48 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 60 L |
