1985 Mazda RX-7 vs. 1982 Zastava 1500
To start off, 1985 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Zastava 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Zastava 1500 would be higher. At 2,292 cc, 1985 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Mazda RX-7 (165 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1982 Zastava 1500. (74 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1982 Zastava 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Zastava 1500 weights approximately 48 kg more than 1985 Mazda RX-7.
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 Mazda RX-7 (225 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Zastava 1500. (113 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1985 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Zastava 1500.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Mazda RX-7 | 1982 Zastava 1500 | |
Make | Mazda | Zastava |
Model | RX-7 | 1500 |
Year Released | 1985 | 1982 |
Engine Size | 2292 cc | 1481 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
Horse Power | 165 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 225 Nm | 113 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 912 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2430 mm |