1983 Mazda RX-7 vs. 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight
To start off, 1983 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight (108 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1983 Mazda RX-7. (105 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight should accelerate faster than 1983 Mazda RX-7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight weights approximately 566 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, 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Mazda RX-7. (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Mazda RX-7. 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight has automatic transmission and 1983 Mazda RX-7 has manual transmission. 1983 Mazda RX-7 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Mazda RX-7 | 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight | |
Make | Mazda | Oldsmobile |
Model | RX-7 | Eighty-Eight |
Year Released | 1983 | 1978 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2292 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | V |
Horse Power | 105 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1626 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 5550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2960 mm |