1990 Mazda RX-7 vs. 1989 Venturi Coupe
To start off, 1990 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Venturi Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Venturi Coupe would be higher. At 2,616 cc, 1990 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 197 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Mazda RX-7 weights approximately 45 kg more than 1989 Venturi Coupe.
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 Venturi Coupe (296 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Mazda RX-7. (270 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1989 Venturi Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Mazda RX-7.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Mazda RX-7 | 1989 Venturi Coupe | |
Make | Mazda | Venturi |
Model | RX-7 | Coupe |
Year Released | 1990 | 1989 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2616 cc | 2458 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 270 Nm | 296 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1255 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2410 mm |