1983 Mazda RX-7 vs. 1976 Simca 2 Litres
To start off, 1983 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Simca 2 Litres. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Simca 2 Litres would be higher. At 2,292 cc, 1983 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Simca 2 Litres weights approximately 65 kg more than 1983 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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1983 Mazda RX-7 | 1976 Simca 2 Litres | |
Make | Mazda | Simca |
Model | RX-7 | 2 Litres |
Year Released | 1983 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2292 cc | 1981 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
Horse Power | 105 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1125 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2670 mm |