1988 Avanti Avanti vs. 1987 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1988 Avanti Avanti is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Mazda RX-7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Mazda RX-7 would be higher. At 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Mazda RX-7 (197 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1988 Avanti Avanti. (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1988 Avanti Avanti.
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, 1988 Avanti Avanti (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Mazda RX-7. (271 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1988 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Mazda RX-7.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Avanti Avanti | 1987 Mazda RX-7 | |
| Make | Avanti | Mazda |
| Model | Avanti | RX-7 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5002 cc | 2616 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3500 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 | 4910 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2440 mm |
