1994 Mazda RX-7 vs. 1977 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1994 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Nissan Skyline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Nissan Skyline would be higher. At 2,616 cc, 1994 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Mazda RX-7 (238 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 1977 Nissan Skyline. (106 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1977 Nissan Skyline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Mazda RX-7 weights approximately 124 kg more than 1977 Nissan Skyline. 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 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Nissan Skyline. (162 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1994 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Nissan Skyline.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Mazda RX-7 | 1977 Nissan Skyline | |
Make | Mazda | Nissan |
Model | RX-7 | Skyline |
Year Released | 1994 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2616 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 296 Nm | 162 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1314 kg | 1190 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2620 mm |