2005 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 1987 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 2005 Chevrolet Lumina is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Mazda RX-7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Mazda RX-7 would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Lumina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Mazda RX-7 (197 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Lumina. (196 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Lumina.
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, 2005 Chevrolet Lumina (305 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Mazda RX-7. (271 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Mazda RX-7.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Chevrolet Lumina | 1987 Mazda RX-7 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mazda |
Model | Lumina | RX-7 |
Year Released | 2005 | 1987 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2616 cc |
Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 196 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 271 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2440 mm |