1997 Mazda RX-7 vs. 1995 Pontiac Firehawk
To start off, 1997 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Pontiac Firehawk. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Pontiac Firehawk would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Pontiac Firehawk is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Pontiac Firehawk weights approximately 371 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. Let's talk about torque, 1995 Pontiac Firehawk (464 Nm) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Mazda RX-7. (271 Nm). This means 1995 Pontiac Firehawk will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Mazda RX-7.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Mazda RX-7 | 1995 Pontiac Firehawk | |
| Make | Mazda | Pontiac |
| Model | RX-7 | Firehawk |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2616 cc | 5735 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | V |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 464 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1681 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2600 mm |
