1991 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1981 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1991 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Mazda RX-7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Mazda RX-7 would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 528 kg more than 1981 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, 1991 Chevrolet Corvette (1,139 Nm) has 994 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Mazda RX-7. (145 Nm). This means 1991 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Mazda RX-7.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Chevrolet Corvette | 1981 Mazda RX-7 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mazda |
| Model | Corvette | RX-7 |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 104 HP |
| Torque | 1139 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Top Speed | 322 km/hour | 188 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1588 kg | 1060 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2430 mm |
