1998 Mazda RX-7 vs. 1979 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 1998 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Vauxhall Carlton. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Vauxhall Carlton 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 60 kg more than 1979 Vauxhall Carlton.
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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1998 Mazda RX-7 | 1979 Vauxhall Carlton | |
Make | Mazda | Vauxhall |
Model | RX-7 | Carlton |
Year Released | 1998 | 1979 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2616 cc | 1979 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
Horse Power | 265 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2680 mm |