1960 BMW 700 vs. 1996 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1996 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 BMW 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 BMW 700 would be higher. At 2,616 cc, 1996 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Mazda RX-7 (238 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 200 more horse power than 1960 BMW 700. (38 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1960 BMW 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Mazda RX-7 weights approximately 650 kg more than 1960 BMW 700. 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, 1996 Mazda RX-7 (296 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 244 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 BMW 700. (52 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 BMW 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 BMW 700 | 1996 Mazda RX-7 | |
| Make | BMW | Mazda |
| Model | 700 | RX-7 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 697 cc | 2616 cc |
| Engine Type | boxer | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 52 Nm | 296 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 55 L |
