1995 Mazda RX-7 vs. 1973 Toyota Century
To start off, 1995 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Toyota Century would be higher. At 2,981 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Mazda RX-7 (238 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1973 Toyota Century. (127 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1973 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Toyota Century weights approximately 400 kg more than 1995 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, 1995 Mazda RX-7 (296 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Toyota Century. (236 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1995 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Toyota Century.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Mazda RX-7 | 1973 Toyota Century | |
Make | Mazda | Toyota |
Model | RX-7 | Century |
Year Released | 1995 | 1973 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2616 cc | 2981 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 296 Nm | 236 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 | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2870 mm |