1996 Mazda RX-7 vs. 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight
To start off, 1996 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight would be higher. At 4,293 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Mazda RX-7 (238 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. (108 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight weights approximately 398 kg more than 1996 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, 1996 Mazda RX-7 (296 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. (279 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1996 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Mazda RX-7 | 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight | |
| Make | Mazda | Oldsmobile |
| Model | RX-7 | Eighty-Eight |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1976 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2616 cc | 4293 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 296 Nm | 279 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1800 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 | 1302 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 5550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2960 mm |
