1979 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1983 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1983 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 4,392 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Chevrolet Caprice (114 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1983 Mazda RX-7. (105 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1983 Mazda RX-7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 584 kg more than 1983 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, 1979 Chevrolet Caprice (278 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Mazda RX-7. (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1979 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Mazda RX-7. 1979 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1983 Mazda RX-7 has manual transmission. 1983 Mazda RX-7 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Chevrolet Caprice | 1983 Mazda RX-7 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mazda |
| Model | Caprice | RX-7 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4392 cc | 2292 cc |
| Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1644 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2430 mm |
