1998 Mazda RX-7 vs. 1971 Toyota Publica
To start off, 1998 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Toyota Publica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Toyota Publica would be higher. At 2,616 cc, 1998 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Mazda RX-7 (280 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 242 more horse power than 1971 Toyota Publica. (38 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1971 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Mazda RX-7 weights approximately 595 kg more than 1971 Toyota Publica. 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, 1998 Mazda RX-7 (315 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 252 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Toyota Publica. (63 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Mazda RX-7 | 1971 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | RX-7 | Publica |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1971 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2616 cc | 790 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
| Horse Power | 280 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 315 Nm | 63 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 675 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 3680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2170 mm |
