1987 Mazda RX-7 vs. 1965 Peugeot 404
To start off, 1987 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Peugeot 404. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Peugeot 404 would be higher. At 2,616 cc, 1987 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Mazda RX-7 (197 HP) has 124 more horse power than 1965 Peugeot 404. (73 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1965 Peugeot 404.
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, 1987 Mazda RX-7 (271 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Peugeot 404. (133 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1987 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Peugeot 404.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Mazda RX-7 | 1965 Peugeot 404 | |
| Make | Mazda | Peugeot |
| Model | RX-7 | 404 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1965 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2616 cc | 1618 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 73 HP |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2650 mm |
