1998 Mazda RX-7 vs. 1976 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1998 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Peugeot 504. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Peugeot 504 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 199 more horse power than 1976 Peugeot 504. (81 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1976 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Mazda RX-7 weights approximately 110 kg more than 1976 Peugeot 504. 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 181 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Peugeot 504. (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Peugeot 504.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Mazda RX-7 | 1976 Peugeot 504 | |
Make | Mazda | Peugeot |
Model | RX-7 | 504 |
Year Released | 1998 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2616 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
Horse Power | 280 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 315 Nm | 134 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1160 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 55 L |