1949 BMW 340 vs. 1989 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1989 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 BMW 340. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 BMW 340 would be higher. At 2,616 cc, 1989 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Mazda RX-7 (149 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1949 BMW 340. (53 HP @ 3750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1949 BMW 340. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 BMW 340 weights approximately 20 kg more than 1989 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.
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1949 BMW 340 | 1989 Mazda RX-7 | |
Make | BMW | Mazda |
Model | 340 | RX-7 |
Year Released | 1949 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 2616 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 149 HP |
Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2440 mm |