2004 Caterham 7 vs. 1975 Mazda RX-2
To start off, 2004 Caterham 7 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Mazda RX-2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Mazda RX-2 would be higher. At 2,292 cc, 1975 Mazda RX-2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Caterham 7 (251 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1975 Mazda RX-2. (118 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 1975 Mazda RX-2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Mazda RX-2 weights approximately 490 kg more than 2004 Caterham 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 Caterham 7 (258 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Mazda RX-2. (157 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2004 Caterham 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Mazda RX-2.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Caterham 7 | 1975 Mazda RX-2 | |
Make | Caterham | Mazda |
Model | 7 | RX-2 |
Year Released | 2004 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2292 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 251 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 258 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 810 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2480 mm |