1998 Mazda RX-7 vs. 1978 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 1998 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Nissan Sunny. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Nissan Sunny would be higher. At 2,616 cc, 1998 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Mazda RX-7 weights approximately 440 kg more than 1978 Nissan Sunny.
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. 1978 Nissan Sunny has automatic transmission and 1998 Mazda RX-7 has manual transmission. 1998 Mazda RX-7 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Nissan Sunny will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Mazda RX-7 | 1978 Nissan Sunny | |
| Make | Mazda | Nissan |
| Model | RX-7 | Sunny |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2616 cc | 1171 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
| Horse Power | 280 HP | 0 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2350 mm |
