1983 Maserati 420 vs. 1983 Mazda RX-7
To start off, both 1983 Maserati 420 and 1983 Mazda RX-7 were released in the same year (1983). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,491 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Maserati 420 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Maserati 420 (198 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1983 Mazda RX-7. (105 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Maserati 420 should accelerate faster than 1983 Mazda RX-7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Maserati 420 weights approximately 120 kg more than 1983 Mazda RX-7. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1983 Maserati 420 (308 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Mazda RX-7. (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1983 Maserati 420 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Mazda RX-7.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Maserati 420 | 1983 Mazda RX-7 | |
| Make | Maserati | Mazda |
| Model | 420 | RX-7 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1983 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2491 cc | 2292 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 198 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 308 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2430 mm |
