1987 Mazda RX-7 vs. 1978 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1987 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Opel Rekord 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 (148 HP) has 48 more horse power than 1978 Opel Rekord. (100 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1978 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Mazda RX-7 weights approximately 110 kg more than 1978 Opel Rekord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (186 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Opel Rekord. (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1987 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Mazda RX-7 | 1978 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | Mazda | Opel |
| Model | RX-7 | Rekord |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2616 cc | 1978 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 100 HP |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2670 mm |
