1971 BMW 3 vs. 1986 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1986 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 BMW 3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 BMW 3 would be higher. At 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 BMW 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Mazda RX-7 (185 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1971 BMW 3. (180 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1971 BMW 3.
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, 1971 BMW 3 (255 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Mazda RX-7. (246 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1971 BMW 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Mazda RX-7.
Compare all specifications:
1971 BMW 3 | 1986 Mazda RX-7 | |
Make | BMW | Mazda |
Model | 3 | RX-7 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1986 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2986 cc | 2354 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 180 HP | 185 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 255 Nm | 246 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Top Speed | 211 km/hour | 230 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2430 mm |