1984 Mazda RX-7 vs. 1973 Nissan Bluebird
To start off, 1984 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Nissan Bluebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Nissan Bluebird 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 38 more horse power than 1973 Nissan Bluebird. (76 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1973 Nissan Bluebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Mazda RX-7 weights approximately 105 kg more than 1973 Nissan Bluebird. 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 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Nissan Bluebird. (135 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1984 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Nissan Bluebird.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Mazda RX-7 | 1973 Nissan Bluebird | |
Make | Mazda | Nissan |
Model | RX-7 | Bluebird |
Year Released | 1984 | 1973 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2292 cc | 1595 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 158 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 955 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2510 mm |