1987 Mazda RX-7 vs. 1978 Pontiac Firebird
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 Pontiac Firebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Pontiac Firebird would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Pontiac Firebird (200 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1987 Mazda RX-7. (197 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1987 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, 1978 Pontiac Firebird (459 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Mazda RX-7. (271 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1978 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Mazda RX-7.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Mazda RX-7 | 1978 Pontiac Firebird | |
Make | Mazda | Pontiac |
Model | RX-7 | Firebird |
Year Released | 1987 | 1978 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2616 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | V |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 459 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2750 mm |