1990 Mazda RX-7 vs. 2001 Toyota Verossa
To start off, 2001 Toyota Verossa is newer by 11 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 2,616 cc, 1990 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Verossa (189 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1990 Mazda RX-7. (148 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Verossa should accelerate faster than 1990 Mazda RX-7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Verossa weights approximately 230 kg more than 1990 Mazda RX-7. 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, 2001 Toyota Verossa (251 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Mazda RX-7. (186 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2001 Toyota Verossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Mazda RX-7. 2001 Toyota Verossa has automatic transmission and 1990 Mazda RX-7 has manual transmission. 1990 Mazda RX-7 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Toyota Verossa will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Mazda RX-7 | 2001 Toyota Verossa | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | RX-7 | Verossa |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2616 cc | 2491 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2800 mm |
