1974 BMW Touring vs. 1989 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1989 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 BMW Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 BMW Touring 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 64 more horse power than 1974 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1974 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Mazda RX-7 weights approximately 200 kg more than 1974 BMW Touring. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1989 Mazda RX-7 (186 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1989 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 BMW Touring | 1989 Mazda RX-7 | |
| Make | BMW | Mazda |
| Model | Touring | RX-7 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1572 cc | 2616 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 149 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2440 mm |
