1994 Mazda RX-7 vs. 1949 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith
To start off, 1994 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith would be higher. At 4,256 cc (6 cylinders), 1949 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Mazda RX-7 (238 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1949 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. (123 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1949 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith weights approximately 800 kg more than 1994 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.
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1994 Mazda RX-7 | 1949 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith | |
Make | Mazda | Rolls-Royce |
Model | RX-7 | Silver Wraith |
Year Released | 1994 | 1949 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2615 cc | 4256 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4400 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 | 2100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 5370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3230 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 81 L |