1984 Mazda RX-7 vs. 1970 Skoda 1202
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 Skoda 1202. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Skoda 1202 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 70 more horse power than 1970 Skoda 1202. (44 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1970 Skoda 1202. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Skoda 1202 weights approximately 45 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 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Skoda 1202. (84 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1984 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Skoda 1202.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Mazda RX-7 | 1970 Skoda 1202 | |
Make | Mazda | Skoda |
Model | RX-7 | 1202 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2292 cc | 1174 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 158 Nm | 84 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1590 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2690 mm |