1957 BMW 600 vs. 1979 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1979 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 BMW 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 BMW 600 would be higher. At 2,292 cc, 1979 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Mazda RX-7 (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1957 BMW 600. (20 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1957 BMW 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mazda RX-7 weights approximately 510 kg more than 1957 BMW 600. 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, 1979 Mazda RX-7 (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 BMW 600. (38 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1979 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 BMW 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 BMW 600 | 1979 Mazda RX-7 | |
| Make | BMW | Mazda |
| Model | 600 | RX-7 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 583 cc | 2292 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 38 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2910 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1710 mm | 2430 mm |
