1987 Mazda RX-7 vs. 1987 Nissan Laurel

To start off, both 1987 Mazda RX-7 and 1987 Nissan Laurel were released in the same year (1987). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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.

Compare all specifications:

1987 Mazda RX-7 1987 Nissan Laurel
Make Mazda Nissan
Model RX-7 Laurel
Year Released 1987 1987
Body Type Coupe Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2616 cc 1998 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 4290 mm
Vehicle Width 1700 mm 1650 mm
Vehicle Height 1270 mm 1390 mm
Wheelbase Size 2440 mm 2440 mm


 

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