1997 Mazda RX-7 vs. 1969 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1997 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Nissan Skyline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Nissan Skyline 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 62 more horse power than 1969 Nissan Skyline. (135 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1969 Nissan Skyline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Mazda RX-7 weights approximately 188 kg more than 1969 Nissan Skyline. 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 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Nissan Skyline. (180 Nm @ 5600 RPM). This means 1997 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Nissan Skyline.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Mazda RX-7 | 1969 Nissan Skyline | |
Make | Mazda | Nissan |
Model | RX-7 | Skyline |
Year Released | 1997 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2616 cc | 1989 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 135 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1122 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2650 mm |