1989 Mazda RX-7 vs. 1977 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1989 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Toyota Carina 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 (149 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1977 Toyota Carina. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1977 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Mazda RX-7 weights approximately 275 kg more than 1977 Toyota Carina. 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 (186 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Toyota Carina. (130 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1989 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Mazda RX-7 | 1977 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Mazda | Toyota |
Model | RX-7 | Carina |
Year Released | 1989 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2616 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
Horse Power | 149 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 186 Nm | 130 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 955 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2510 mm |