1994 Mazda RX-7 vs. 1969 Volkswagen 1600
To start off, 1994 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Volkswagen 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Volkswagen 1600 would be higher. At 2,615 cc, 1994 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Mazda RX-7 (238 HP) has 185 more horse power than 1969 Volkswagen 1600. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1969 Volkswagen 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Mazda RX-7 weights approximately 290 kg more than 1969 Volkswagen 1600. 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, 1994 Mazda RX-7 (296 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Volkswagen 1600. (110 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1994 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Volkswagen 1600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Mazda RX-7 | 1969 Volkswagen 1600 | |
| Make | Mazda | Volkswagen |
| Model | RX-7 | 1600 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2615 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 53 HP |
| Torque | 296 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 40 L |
