1988 Mazda RX-7 vs. 1961 Skoda Felicia
To start off, 1988 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Skoda Felicia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Skoda Felicia would be higher. At 2,616 cc, 1988 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Mazda RX-7 (148 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1961 Skoda Felicia. (53 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1961 Skoda Felicia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Mazda RX-7 weights approximately 330 kg more than 1961 Skoda Felicia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Mazda RX-7 (186 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Skoda Felicia. (86 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1988 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Skoda Felicia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Mazda RX-7 | 1961 Skoda Felicia | |
| Make | Mazda | Skoda |
| Model | RX-7 | Felicia |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2616 cc | 1221 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 86 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 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 Weight | 1230 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2400 mm |
