1984 Mazda RX-7 vs. 1960 Skoda Felicia
To start off, 1984 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Skoda Felicia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Skoda Felicia would be higher. At 2,292 cc, 1984 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Mazda RX-7 (114 HP) has 65 more horse power than 1960 Skoda Felicia. (49 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1960 Skoda Felicia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Mazda RX-7 weights approximately 170 kg more than 1960 Skoda Felicia. 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, 1984 Mazda RX-7 (158 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Skoda Felicia. (74 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1984 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Skoda Felicia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Mazda RX-7 | 1960 Skoda Felicia | |
| Make | Mazda | Skoda |
| Model | RX-7 | Felicia |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2292 cc | 1089 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 49 HP |
| Torque | 158 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2400 mm |
