1995 Mazda RX-7 vs. 1981 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1995 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Holden Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Holden Commodore would be higher. At 2,837 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Mazda RX-7 (238 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1981 Holden Commodore. (102 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1981 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Mazda RX-7 weights approximately 80 kg more than 1981 Holden Commodore. 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 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Holden Commodore. (192 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1995 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Holden Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Mazda RX-7 | 1981 Holden Commodore | |
Make | Mazda | Holden |
Model | RX-7 | Commodore |
Year Released | 1995 | 1981 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2616 cc | 2837 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 296 Nm | 192 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2800 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 | 1220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2670 mm |