1995 Mazda RX-7 vs. 1980 Simca 2 Litres

To start off, 1995 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Simca 2 Litres. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Simca 2 Litres would be higher. At 2,616 cc, 1995 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Mazda RX-7 weights approximately 175 kg more than 1980 Simca 2 Litres.

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.

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1995 Mazda RX-7 1980 Simca 2 Litres
Make Mazda Simca
Model RX-7 2 Litres
Year Released 1995 1980
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2616 cc 1979 cc
Engine Type dual-disk rotary in-line
Horse Power 238 HP 0 HP
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1300 kg 1125 kg
Vehicle Length 4320 mm 4530 mm
Vehicle Width 1700 mm 1730 mm
Vehicle Height 1240 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 2430 mm 2670 mm