1994 Mazda RX-7 vs. 1978 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1994 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Nissan Laurel 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 @ 6500 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 1978 Nissan Laurel. (97 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1978 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Mazda RX-7 weights approximately 160 kg more than 1978 Nissan Laurel. 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 149 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Nissan Laurel. (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1994 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Mazda RX-7 | 1978 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Mazda | Nissan |
Model | RX-7 | Laurel |
Year Released | 1994 | 1978 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2615 cc | 1770 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 296 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 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 | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2680 mm |