1996 Mazda RX-7 vs. 2001 Toyota Verossa
To start off, 2001 Toyota Verossa is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Mazda RX-7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Mazda RX-7 would be higher. At 2,616 cc, 1996 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Mazda RX-7 (238 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Verossa. (189 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Verossa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Verossa weights approximately 158 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 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Verossa. (251 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1996 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Verossa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Mazda RX-7 | 2001 Toyota Verossa | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | RX-7 | Verossa |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2616 cc | 2491 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 296 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1302 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 70 L |
