1990 Mazda RX-7 vs. 1998 Panoz AIV
To start off, 1998 Panoz AIV is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Mazda RX-7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Mazda RX-7 would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Panoz AIV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Panoz AIV (301 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 1990 Mazda RX-7. (148 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Panoz AIV should accelerate faster than 1990 Mazda RX-7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Mazda RX-7 weights approximately 50 kg more than 1998 Panoz AIV.
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, 1998 Panoz AIV (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 221 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Mazda RX-7. (186 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 Panoz AIV 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 | 1998 Panoz AIV | |
| Make | Mazda | Panoz |
| Model | RX-7 | AIV |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2616 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | V |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4800 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 | 1230 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2650 mm |
