1980 Mazda RX-7 vs. 1992 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1992 Toyota Supra is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Mazda RX-7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Mazda RX-7 would be higher. At 2,952 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 104 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Toyota Supra weights approximately 510 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. Let's talk about torque, 1992 Toyota Supra (334 Nm) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Mazda RX-7. (145 Nm). This means 1992 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Mazda RX-7.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Mazda RX-7 | 1992 Toyota Supra | |
Make | Mazda | Toyota |
Model | RX-7 | Supra |
Year Released | 1980 | 1992 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2292 cc | 2952 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 334 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1570 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2560 mm |