2009 Aston Martin Vanquish vs. 1994 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Mazda RX-7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Mazda RX-7 would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish (521 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 283 more horse power than 1994 Mazda RX-7. (238 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish should accelerate faster than 1994 Mazda RX-7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish weights approximately 642 kg more than 1994 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, 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish (577 Nm @ 5800 RPM) has 281 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Mazda RX-7. (296 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Mazda RX-7.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Aston Martin Vanquish | 1994 Mazda RX-7 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Mazda |
Model | Vanquish | RX-7 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1994 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 2616 cc |
Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 521 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 577 Nm | 296 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1956 kg | 1314 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1240 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2430 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 55 L |