1984 Mazda RX-7 vs. 1970 Moretti Coupe

To start off, 1984 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Moretti Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Moretti Coupe 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 88 more horse power than 1970 Moretti Coupe. (26 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1970 Moretti Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Mazda RX-7 weights approximately 540 kg more than 1970 Moretti Coupe. 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 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Moretti Coupe. (41 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1984 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Moretti Coupe.

Compare all specifications:

1984 Mazda RX-7 1970 Moretti Coupe
Make Mazda Moretti
Model RX-7 Coupe
Year Released 1984 1970
Body Type Coupe Coupe
Engine Size 2292 cc 499 cc
Engine Type dual-disk rotary in-line
Horse Power 114 HP 26 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 158 Nm 41 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 3500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Vehicle Weight 1060 kg 520 kg
Vehicle Length 4290 mm 3350 mm
Vehicle Width 1680 mm 1370 mm
Vehicle Height 1270 mm 1260 mm
Wheelbase Size 2430 mm 1850 mm


 

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