1997 Mazda RX-7 vs. 1984 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1997 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 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 175 kg more than 1984 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 | 1984 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | RX-7 | Celica |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2616 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 115 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1165 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2620 mm |
