1998 Mazda RX-7 vs. 1986 Venturi Coupe
To start off, 1998 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Venturi Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Venturi Coupe 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 (265 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1986 Venturi Coupe. (197 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1986 Venturi Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Venturi Coupe weights approximately 15 kg more than 1998 Mazda RX-7.
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, 1986 Venturi Coupe (296 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Mazda RX-7. (294 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1986 Venturi Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Mazda RX-7.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Mazda RX-7 | 1986 Venturi Coupe | |
Make | Mazda | Venturi |
Model | RX-7 | Coupe |
Year Released | 1998 | 1986 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2616 cc | 2458 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
Horse Power | 265 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 294 Nm | 296 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1255 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2410 mm |