1981 Mazda RX-7 vs. 1970 Plymouth Superbird
To start off, 1981 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Plymouth Superbird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Plymouth Superbird would be higher. At 6,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Plymouth Superbird is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Plymouth Superbird weights approximately 607 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. Let's talk about torque, 1970 Plymouth Superbird (665 Nm) has 520 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Mazda RX-7. (145 Nm). This means 1970 Plymouth Superbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Mazda RX-7. 1970 Plymouth Superbird has automatic transmission and 1981 Mazda RX-7 has manual transmission. 1981 Mazda RX-7 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Plymouth Superbird will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Mazda RX-7 | 1970 Plymouth Superbird | |
Make | Mazda | Plymouth |
Model | RX-7 | Superbird |
Year Released | 1981 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2292 cc | 6982 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | V |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 145 Nm | 665 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1667 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2930 mm |