1984 Cadillac DeVille vs. 1997 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1997 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Cadillac DeVille. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Cadillac DeVille would be higher. At 4,499 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Cadillac DeVille is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Cadillac DeVille weights approximately 240 kg more than 1997 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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1984 Cadillac DeVille | 1997 Mazda RX-7 | |
Make | Cadillac | Mazda |
Model | DeVille | RX-7 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4499 cc | 2616 cc |
Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 197 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1310 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1240 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2430 mm |