1979 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1995 Mazda RX-01
To start off, 1995 Mazda RX-01 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,765 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 455 kg more than 1995 Mazda RX-01.
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 Corvette (366 Nm) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Mazda RX-01. (216 Nm). This means 1979 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Mazda RX-01.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Chevrolet Corvette | 1995 Mazda RX-01 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mazda |
| Model | Corvette | RX-01 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5765 cc | 2614 cc |
| Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 220 HP |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 216 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1555 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2350 mm |
