1985 Caterham 1700 vs. 1978 Mazda RX-2
To start off, 1985 Caterham 1700 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Mazda RX-2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Mazda RX-2 would be higher. At 2,290 cc, 1978 Mazda RX-2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Caterham 1700 (135 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1978 Mazda RX-2. (118 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Caterham 1700 should accelerate faster than 1978 Mazda RX-2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mazda RX-2 weights approximately 417 kg more than 1985 Caterham 1700.
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, 1985 Caterham 1700 (165 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mazda RX-2. (157 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1985 Caterham 1700 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mazda RX-2.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Caterham 1700 | 1978 Mazda RX-2 | |
Make | Caterham | Mazda |
Model | 1700 | RX-2 |
Year Released | 1985 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1692 cc | 2290 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 135 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 165 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 543 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2480 mm |