1992 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1970 Mazda RX-2
To start off, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mazda RX-2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mazda RX-2 would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 595 kg more than 1970 Mazda RX-2.
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, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette (949 Nm) has 792 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mazda RX-2. (157 Nm). This means 1992 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mazda RX-2. 1992 Chevrolet Corvette has automatic transmission and 1970 Mazda RX-2 has manual transmission. 1970 Mazda RX-2 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Chevrolet Corvette will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Chevrolet Corvette | 1970 Mazda RX-2 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mazda |
| Model | Corvette | RX-2 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 118 HP |
| Torque | 949 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1555 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2480 mm |
