1989 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1989 Mazda RX-7
To start off, both 1989 Chevrolet Camaro and 1989 Mazda RX-7 were released in the same year (1989). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,835 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Mazda RX-7 (197 HP) has 63 more horse power than 1989 Chevrolet Camaro. (134 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1989 Chevrolet Camaro.
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, 1989 Mazda RX-7 (271 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Chevrolet Camaro. (223 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1989 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Chevrolet Camaro.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Chevrolet Camaro | 1989 Mazda RX-7 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mazda |
Model | Camaro | RX-7 |
Year Released | 1989 | 1989 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2835 cc | 2616 cc |
Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 197 HP |
Torque | 223 Nm | 271 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 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 | 4880 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2430 mm |