1993 Mazda RX-7 vs. 1972 Plymouth Valiant
To start off, 1993 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Plymouth Valiant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Plymouth Valiant would be higher. At 3,678 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Plymouth Valiant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Mazda RX-7 (238 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1972 Plymouth Valiant. (109 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1972 Plymouth Valiant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Plymouth Valiant weights approximately 10 kg more than 1993 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, 1993 Mazda RX-7 (296 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Plymouth Valiant. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1993 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Plymouth Valiant.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Mazda RX-7 | 1972 Plymouth Valiant | |
| Make | Mazda | Plymouth |
| Model | RX-7 | Valiant |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2616 cc | 3678 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 296 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| 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 | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 60 L |
