1978 Mazda RX-7 vs. 2003 Pininfarina Enjoy
To start off, 2003 Pininfarina Enjoy is newer by 25 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 2,292 cc, 1978 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Pininfarina Enjoy (133 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1978 Mazda RX-7. (105 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Pininfarina Enjoy should accelerate faster than 1978 Mazda RX-7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mazda RX-7 weights approximately 310 kg more than 2003 Pininfarina Enjoy.
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, 2003 Pininfarina Enjoy (178 Nm @ 4850 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mazda RX-7. (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Pininfarina Enjoy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mazda RX-7.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Mazda RX-7 | 2003 Pininfarina Enjoy | |
| Make | Mazda | Pininfarina |
| Model | RX-7 | Enjoy |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2003 |
| Engine Size | 2292 cc | 1794 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 178 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4850 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 3750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1080 mm |
