1989 Lada 2107 vs. 1990 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1990 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Lada 2107. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Lada 2107 would be higher. At 2,616 cc, 1990 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Mazda RX-7 (148 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1989 Lada 2107. (76 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1989 Lada 2107. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Mazda RX-7 weights approximately 170 kg more than 1989 Lada 2107. 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, 1990 Mazda RX-7 (186 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Lada 2107. (108 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1990 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Lada 2107.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Lada 2107 | 1990 Mazda RX-7 | |
| Make | Lada | Mazda |
| Model | 2107 | RX-7 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1451 cc | 2616 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2440 mm |
