1986 Mazda RX-7 vs. 1978 Nissan Cedric
To start off, 1986 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Nissan Cedric. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Nissan Cedric would be higher. At 2,354 cc, 1986 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Mazda RX-7 (185 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1978 Nissan Cedric. (74 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1978 Nissan Cedric.
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, 1986 Mazda RX-7 (246 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Nissan Cedric. (147 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1986 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Nissan Cedric.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Mazda RX-7 | 1978 Nissan Cedric | |
| Make | Mazda | Nissan |
| Model | RX-7 | Cedric |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 1982 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 246 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2700 mm |
