1990 Mazda RX-7 vs. 1980 Toyota Cressida
To start off, 1990 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Toyota Cressida. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Toyota Cressida 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 82 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Cressida. (66 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Cressida. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Toyota Cressida weights approximately 30 kg more than 1990 Mazda RX-7.
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 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Toyota Cressida. (132 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1990 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Toyota Cressida.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Mazda RX-7 | 1980 Toyota Cressida | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | RX-7 | Cressida |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1980 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2616 cc | 2187 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 66 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2650 mm |
