2002 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1989 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 2002 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Mazda RX-7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Mazda RX-7 would be higher. At 3,390 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Chevrolet Camaro (158 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1989 Mazda RX-7. (149 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1989 Mazda RX-7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 183 kg more than 1989 Mazda RX-7. 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, 2002 Chevrolet Camaro (271 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Mazda RX-7. (186 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2002 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Mazda RX-7.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Chevrolet Camaro | 1989 Mazda RX-7 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mazda |
| Model | Camaro | RX-7 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3390 cc | 2616 cc |
| Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 149 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1413 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2440 mm |
