1997 Mazda RX-7 vs. 1960 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 1997 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Renault Dauphine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Renault Dauphine 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 164 more horse power than 1960 Renault Dauphine. (33 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1960 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Mazda RX-7 weights approximately 678 kg more than 1960 Renault Dauphine. 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 226 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Renault Dauphine. (45 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1997 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Mazda RX-7 | 1960 Renault Dauphine | |
Make | Mazda | Renault |
Model | RX-7 | Dauphine |
Year Released | 1997 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2616 cc | 843 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 33 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 45 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 632 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 3940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2280 mm |