1990 Mazda RX-7 vs. 1973 Nissan Bluebird
To start off, 1990 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Nissan Bluebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Nissan Bluebird 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 1973 Nissan Bluebird. (76 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1973 Nissan Bluebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Mazda RX-7 weights approximately 275 kg more than 1973 Nissan Bluebird. 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 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Nissan Bluebird. (135 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1990 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Nissan Bluebird.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Mazda RX-7 | 1973 Nissan Bluebird | |
Make | Mazda | Nissan |
Model | RX-7 | Bluebird |
Year Released | 1990 | 1973 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2616 cc | 1595 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 186 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 955 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2510 mm |