1989 Mazda RX-7 vs. 1969 Volkswagen 181
To start off, 1989 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Volkswagen 181. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Volkswagen 181 would be higher. At 2,614 cc, 1989 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Mazda RX-7 weights approximately 385 kg more than 1969 Volkswagen 181.
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.
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1989 Mazda RX-7 | 1969 Volkswagen 181 | |
Make | Mazda | Volkswagen |
Model | RX-7 | 181 |
Year Released | 1989 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2614 cc | 1584 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2410 mm |