1987 Mazda RX-7 vs. 1982 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1987 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 2,616 cc, 1987 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine.
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 | 1982 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Mazda | Toyota |
Model | RX-7 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1987 | 1982 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2616 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2410 mm |