1997 Mazda RX-7 vs. 1971 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1997 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Opel Rekord 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) has 138 more horse power than 1971 Opel Rekord. (59 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1971 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Mazda RX-7 weights approximately 210 kg more than 1971 Opel Rekord. 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 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Opel Rekord. (120 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1997 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Mazda RX-7 | 1971 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Mazda | Opel |
Model | RX-7 | Rekord |
Year Released | 1997 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2616 cc | 2068 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 59 HP |
Torque | 271 Nm | 120 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2680 mm |