1984 Mazda RX-7 vs. 1970 Toyota Carina
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 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 2,292 cc, 1984 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Toyota Carina (115 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1984 Mazda RX-7. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1984 Mazda RX-7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Mazda RX-7 weights approximately 215 kg more than 1970 Toyota Carina.
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, 1970 Toyota Carina (149 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Mazda RX-7. (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1970 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Mazda RX-7.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Mazda RX-7 | 1970 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Mazda | Toyota |
Model | RX-7 | Carina |
Year Released | 1984 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2292 cc | 1586 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 845 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2430 mm |