1997 Mazda RX-7 vs. 1959 Renault Floride
To start off, 1997 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Renault Floride. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Renault Floride would be higher. At 2,616 cc, 1997 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Mazda RX-7 (197 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1959 Renault Floride. (36 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1959 Renault Floride. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Mazda RX-7 weights approximately 564 kg more than 1959 Renault Floride. 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, 1997 Mazda RX-7 (271 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Renault Floride. (65 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1997 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Renault Floride.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Mazda RX-7 | 1959 Renault Floride | |
| Make | Mazda | Renault |
| Model | RX-7 | Floride |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1959 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2616 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 65 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 746 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2270 mm |
