1992 Mazda RX-7 vs. 1961 Peugeot 404
To start off, 1992 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Peugeot 404. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Peugeot 404 would be higher. At 2,616 cc, 1992 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Mazda RX-7 (239 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 1961 Peugeot 404. (62 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1961 Peugeot 404. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Mazda RX-7 weights approximately 235 kg more than 1961 Peugeot 404. 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, 1992 Mazda RX-7 (296 Nm) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Peugeot 404. (127 Nm). This means 1992 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Peugeot 404.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Mazda RX-7 | 1961 Peugeot 404 | |
Make | Mazda | Peugeot |
Model | RX-7 | 404 |
Year Released | 1992 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2616 cc | 1618 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
Horse Power | 239 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 296 Nm | 127 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1065 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 50 L |