1992 Mazda RX-7 vs. 1971 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1992 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Opel Rekord 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 173 more horse power than 1971 Opel Rekord. (66 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1971 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Mazda RX-7 weights approximately 235 kg more than 1971 Opel Rekord. 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 @ 5000 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Opel Rekord. (120 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1992 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Mazda RX-7 | 1971 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | Mazda | Opel |
| Model | RX-7 | Rekord |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2616 cc | 1698 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
| Horse Power | 239 HP | 66 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 296 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1065 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2680 mm |
