2004 Aston Martin Vanquish vs. 1986 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Mazda RX-7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Mazda RX-7 would be higher. At 5,932 cc (12 cylinders), 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish (460 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 275 more horse power than 1986 Mazda RX-7. (185 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish should accelerate faster than 1986 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, 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish (542 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 296 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Mazda RX-7. (246 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Mazda RX-7.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Aston Martin Vanquish | 1986 Mazda RX-7 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Mazda |
Model | Vanquish | RX-7 |
Year Released | 2004 | 1986 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5932 cc | 2354 cc |
Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 460 HP | 185 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 542 Nm | 246 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Top Speed | 322 km/hour | 230 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2430 mm |