1971 BMW 3 vs. 1998 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1998 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 27 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, 1998 Mazda RX-7 (265 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1971 BMW 3. (180 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1971 BMW 3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 BMW 3 weights approximately 140 kg more than 1998 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. Let's talk about torque, 1998 Mazda RX-7 (294 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 BMW 3. (255 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1998 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 BMW 3.
Compare all specifications:
1971 BMW 3 | 1998 Mazda RX-7 | |
Make | BMW | Mazda |
Model | 3 | RX-7 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1998 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2986 cc | 2616 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 180 HP | 265 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 255 Nm | 294 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1240 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1240 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2430 mm |