1978 Mazda RX-7 vs. 1982 Oldsmobile Toronado
To start off, 1982 Oldsmobile Toronado is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Mazda RX-7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Mazda RX-7 would be higher. At 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Oldsmobile Toronado (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1978 Mazda RX-7. (105 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Oldsmobile Toronado should accelerate faster than 1978 Mazda RX-7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 640 kg more than 1978 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, 1982 Oldsmobile Toronado (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mazda RX-7. (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1982 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mazda RX-7. 1982 Oldsmobile Toronado has automatic transmission and 1978 Mazda RX-7 has manual transmission. 1978 Mazda RX-7 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Oldsmobile Toronado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Mazda RX-7 | 1982 Oldsmobile Toronado | |
Make | Mazda | Oldsmobile |
Model | RX-7 | Toronado |
Year Released | 1978 | 1982 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2292 cc | 4129 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
Horse Power | 105 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 278 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 156 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 88 L |