1981 Mazda RX-7 vs. 1966 Vauxhall Viscount
To start off, 1981 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Vauxhall Viscount. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Vauxhall Viscount would be higher. At 2,651 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Vauxhall Viscount is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Vauxhall Viscount weights approximately 260 kg more than 1981 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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1981 Mazda RX-7 | 1966 Vauxhall Viscount | |
Make | Mazda | Vauxhall |
Model | RX-7 | Viscount |
Year Released | 1981 | 1966 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2292 cc | 2651 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2740 mm |