1986 Mazda RX-7 vs. 1977 Opel Rekord

To start off, 1986 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 2,354 cc, 1986 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine.

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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1986 Mazda RX-7 1977 Opel Rekord
Make Mazda Opel
Model RX-7 Rekord
Year Released 1986 1977
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2354 cc 2260 cc
Engine Type dual-disk rotary in-line
Horse Power 185 HP 0 HP
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Length 4300 mm 4630 mm
Vehicle Width 1700 mm 1740 mm
Vehicle Height 1270 mm 1480 mm
Wheelbase Size 2430 mm 2680 mm