1986 Mazda RX-7 vs. 1981 Oldsmobile Toronado
To start off, 1986 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Oldsmobile Toronado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Oldsmobile Toronado would be higher. At 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Mazda RX-7 (185 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1981 Oldsmobile Toronado. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1981 Oldsmobile Toronado.
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, 1981 Oldsmobile Toronado (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Mazda RX-7. (246 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1981 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Mazda RX-7. 1981 Oldsmobile Toronado has automatic transmission and 1986 Mazda RX-7 has manual transmission. 1986 Mazda RX-7 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Oldsmobile Toronado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Mazda RX-7 | 1981 Oldsmobile Toronado | |
Make | Mazda | Oldsmobile |
Model | RX-7 | Toronado |
Year Released | 1986 | 1981 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2354 cc | 4129 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
Horse Power | 185 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 246 Nm | 278 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2910 mm |