1979 Mazda RX-7 vs. 1957 Vauxhall Victor
To start off, 1979 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Vauxhall Victor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Vauxhall Victor would be higher. At 2,292 cc, 1979 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Mazda RX-7 (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1957 Vauxhall Victor. (47 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1957 Vauxhall Victor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mazda RX-7 weights approximately 80 kg more than 1957 Vauxhall Victor. 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 Mazda RX-7 (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Vauxhall Victor. (110 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1979 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Vauxhall Victor.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Mazda RX-7 | 1957 Vauxhall Victor | |
Make | Mazda | Vauxhall |
Model | RX-7 | Victor |
Year Released | 1979 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2292 cc | 1506 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2500 mm |