1981 Mazda RX-7 vs. 1978 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1981 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 2,292 cc, 1981 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Mazda RX-7 (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1978 Opel Rekord. (90 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1978 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Opel Rekord weights approximately 44 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, 1981 Mazda RX-7 (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Opel Rekord. (142 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1981 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Mazda RX-7 | 1978 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Mazda | Opel |
Model | RX-7 | Rekord |
Year Released | 1981 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2292 cc | 1689 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1104 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 65 L |