1988 Mazda RX-7 vs. 1972 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1988 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Nissan Skyline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Nissan Skyline 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 63 more horse power than 1972 Nissan Skyline. (85 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1972 Nissan Skyline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Mazda RX-7 weights approximately 250 kg more than 1972 Nissan Skyline. 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 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Nissan Skyline. (139 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1988 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Nissan Skyline.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Mazda RX-7 | 1972 Nissan Skyline | |
| Make | Mazda | Nissan |
| Model | RX-7 | Skyline |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2616 cc | 1593 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 139 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2520 mm |
