1993 Mazda RX-7 vs. 1965 Nissan Cedric
To start off, 1993 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Nissan Cedric. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Nissan Cedric would be higher. At 2,616 cc, 1993 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Mazda RX-7 (238 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 1965 Nissan Cedric. (60 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1965 Nissan Cedric. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Mazda RX-7 weights approximately 330 kg more than 1965 Nissan Cedric. 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, 1993 Mazda RX-7 (297 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Nissan Cedric. (115 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1993 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Nissan Cedric.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Mazda RX-7 | 1965 Nissan Cedric | |
| Make | Mazda | Nissan |
| Model | RX-7 | Cedric |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2616 cc | 1488 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 60 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 297 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2540 mm |
