1986 Mazda RX-7 vs. 2013 Chevrolet Suburban
To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Mazda RX-7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Mazda RX-7 would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Chevrolet Suburban (316 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1986 Mazda RX-7. (185 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 1986 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, 2013 Chevrolet Suburban (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Mazda RX-7. (246 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2013 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Mazda RX-7. 2013 Chevrolet Suburban 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. 2013 Chevrolet Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1986 Mazda RX-7 | 2013 Chevrolet Suburban | |
Make | Mazda | Chevrolet |
Model | RX-7 | Suburban |
Year Released | 1986 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2354 cc | 5300 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | V |
Horse Power | 185 HP | 316 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 246 Nm | 454 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 5649 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2009 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1951 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 3302 mm |