1997 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1995 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1997 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Mazda RX-7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Mazda RX-7 would be higher. At 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 224 kg more than 1995 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, 1997 Chevrolet Camaro (468 Nm) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Mazda RX-7. (296 Nm). This means 1997 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Mazda RX-7.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Chevrolet Camaro | 1995 Mazda RX-7 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mazda |
| Model | Camaro | RX-7 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5665 cc | 2616 cc |
| Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 238 HP |
| Torque | 468 Nm | 296 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1524 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2430 mm |
