1997 Mazda RX-7 vs. 2008 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2008 Toyota Tundra is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Mazda RX-7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Mazda RX-7 would be higher. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Mazda RX-7 weights approximately 8 kg more than 2008 Toyota Tundra.
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.
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1997 Mazda RX-7 | 2008 Toyota Tundra | |
Make | Mazda | Toyota |
Model | RX-7 | Tundra |
Year Released | 1997 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2616 cc | 4000 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 236 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1332 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 5340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 3230 mm |