1985 Mazda RX-7 vs. 1985 Mitsubishi Magna
To start off, both 1985 Mazda RX-7 and 1985 Mitsubishi Magna were released in the same year (1985). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,555 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Mitsubishi Magna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Mazda RX-7 (165 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1985 Mitsubishi Magna. (111 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1985 Mitsubishi Magna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Mitsubishi Magna weights approximately 413 kg more than 1985 Mazda RX-7.
Because 1985 Mazda RX-7 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1985 Mazda RX-7. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Mitsubishi Magna, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Mitsubishi Magna. (195 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1985 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Mitsubishi Magna. 1985 Mitsubishi Magna has automatic transmission and 1985 Mazda RX-7 has manual transmission. 1985 Mazda RX-7 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Mitsubishi Magna will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Mazda RX-7 | 1985 Mitsubishi Magna | |
| Make | Mazda | Mitsubishi |
| Model | RX-7 | Magna |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2292 cc | 2555 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 195 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 912 kg | 1325 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2600 mm |
