1997 Mazda RX-7 vs. 1980 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1997 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 2,616 cc, 1997 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Mazda RX-7 weights approximately 360 kg more than 1980 Toyota Celica.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Mazda RX-7 | 1980 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | RX-7 | Celica |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2616 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2510 mm |
