1989 Mazda RX-7 vs. 1971 Renault 10
To start off, 1989 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Renault 10. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Renault 10 would be higher. At 2,616 cc, 1989 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Mazda RX-7 (197 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 1971 Renault 10. (47 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1971 Renault 10. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Mazda RX-7 weights approximately 510 kg more than 1971 Renault 10. 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, 1989 Mazda RX-7 (271 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Renault 10. (95 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1989 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Renault 10.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Mazda RX-7 | 1971 Renault 10 | |
Make | Mazda | Renault |
Model | RX-7 | 10 |
Year Released | 1989 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2616 cc | 1289 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 95 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2280 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 38 L |