1985 Mazda RX-7 vs. 1963 Plymouth Valiant
To start off, 1985 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Plymouth Valiant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Plymouth Valiant would be higher. At 2,789 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Plymouth Valiant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Mazda RX-7 (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1963 Plymouth Valiant. (100 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1963 Plymouth Valiant.
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.
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1985 Mazda RX-7 | 1963 Plymouth Valiant | |
Make | Mazda | Plymouth |
Model | RX-7 | Valiant |
Year Released | 1985 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2292 cc | 2789 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2700 mm |