1983 Mazda RX-7 vs. 1965 Moretti Coupe
To start off, 1983 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Moretti Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Moretti Coupe would be higher. At 2,292 cc, 1983 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Mazda RX-7 (105 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1965 Moretti Coupe. (26 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1965 Moretti Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Mazda RX-7 weights approximately 540 kg more than 1965 Moretti Coupe. 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 Mazda RX-7 (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Moretti Coupe. (41 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1983 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Moretti Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Mazda RX-7 | 1965 Moretti Coupe | |
| Make | Mazda | Moretti |
| Model | RX-7 | Coupe |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1965 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Size | 2292 cc | 499 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 26 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 41 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 3350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1370 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 1850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 30 L |
