1976 BMW 630 vs. 1987 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1987 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 BMW 630. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 BMW 630 would be higher. At 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 BMW 630 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 BMW 630 (182 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1987 Mazda RX-7. (148 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 BMW 630 should accelerate faster than 1987 Mazda RX-7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 BMW 630 weights approximately 221 kg more than 1987 Mazda RX-7. 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, 1976 BMW 630 (255 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Mazda RX-7. (186 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1976 BMW 630 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Mazda RX-7.
Compare all specifications:
1976 BMW 630 | 1987 Mazda RX-7 | |
Make | BMW | Mazda |
Model | 630 | RX-7 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1987 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2986 cc | 2616 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 255 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1451 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2440 mm |