1995 Mazda RX-7 vs. 1978 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1995 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 2,616 cc, 1995 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Mazda RX-7 (238 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1978 Opel Rekord. (90 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1978 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Mazda RX-7 weights approximately 196 kg more than 1978 Opel Rekord. 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, 1995 Mazda RX-7 (296 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Opel Rekord. (142 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1995 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Mazda RX-7 | 1978 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Mazda | Opel |
Model | RX-7 | Rekord |
Year Released | 1995 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2616 cc | 1689 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 296 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3800 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 | 1104 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 65 L |