1980 Mazda RX-7 vs. 1965 Peugeot 404
To start off, 1980 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Peugeot 404. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Peugeot 404 would be higher. At 2,292 cc, 1980 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Mazda RX-7 (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1965 Peugeot 404. (55 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1965 Peugeot 404. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Peugeot 404 weights approximately 50 kg more than 1980 Mazda RX-7.
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.
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1980 Mazda RX-7 | 1965 Peugeot 404 | |
Make | Mazda | Peugeot |
Model | RX-7 | 404 |
Year Released | 1980 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2292 cc | 1618 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 55 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 50 L |