1987 Mazda RX-7 vs. 1978 Vauxhall Carlton
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 Vauxhall Carlton. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Vauxhall Carlton would be higher. At 2,616 cc, 1987 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Mazda RX-7 weights approximately 50 kg more than 1978 Vauxhall Carlton.
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.
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1987 Mazda RX-7 | 1978 Vauxhall Carlton | |
Make | Mazda | Vauxhall |
Model | RX-7 | Carlton |
Year Released | 1987 | 1978 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2616 cc | 1979 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2680 mm |