1993 Mazda RX-7 vs. 1979 Peugeot 505
To start off, 1993 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Peugeot 505. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Peugeot 505 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 163 more horse power than 1979 Peugeot 505. (75 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1979 Peugeot 505. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Peugeot 505 weights approximately 75 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 148 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Peugeot 505. (148 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1993 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Peugeot 505.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Mazda RX-7 | 1979 Peugeot 505 | |
| Make | Mazda | Peugeot |
| Model | RX-7 | 505 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2616 cc | 2498 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 296 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2910 mm |
