1978 Mazda RX-7 vs. 2012 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2012 Subaru Forester is newer by 34 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Subaru Forester (145 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1978 Mazda RX-7. (105 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 1978 Mazda RX-7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Subaru Forester weights approximately 480 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.
Because 2012 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Mazda RX-7. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Forester will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Subaru Forester (350 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mazda RX-7. (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Subaru Forester 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 | 2012 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Mazda | Subaru |
| Model | RX-7 | Forester |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2292 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | boxer |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 187 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4559 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1781 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1674 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2616 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 64 L |
