1984 Mazda RX-7 vs. 1967 Riley 4
To start off, 1984 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Riley 4 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 @ 6000 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1967 Riley 4. (67 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1967 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Riley 4 weights approximately 88 kg more than 1984 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. Let's talk about torque, 1984 Mazda RX-7 (158 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Riley 4. (120 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1984 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Mazda RX-7 | 1967 Riley 4 | |
Make | Mazda | Riley |
Model | RX-7 | 4 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1967 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2292 cc | 1622 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 158 Nm | 120 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1148 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2530 mm |