1997 Mazda RX-7 vs. 1965 Pontiac Catalina
To start off, 1997 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Pontiac Catalina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Pontiac Catalina would be higher. At 6,891 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Pontiac Catalina is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Pontiac Catalina weights approximately 545 kg more than 1997 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.
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1997 Mazda RX-7 | 1965 Pontiac Catalina | |
Make | Mazda | Pontiac |
Model | RX-7 | Catalina |
Year Released | 1997 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2616 cc | 6891 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 376 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 5450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 3080 mm |