1984 Mazda RX-7 vs. 2010 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2010 Smart ForTwo is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Mazda RX-7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Mazda RX-7 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 (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2010 Smart ForTwo. (70 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 2010 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Mazda RX-7 weights approximately 220 kg more than 2010 Smart ForTwo. 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 (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Smart ForTwo. (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1984 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Mazda RX-7 | 2010 Smart ForTwo | |
Make | Mazda | Smart |
Model | RX-7 | ForTwo |
Year Released | 1984 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2292 cc | 1000 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 2695 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1542 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 1867 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 33 L |