1980 BMW 628 vs. 1985 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1985 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 BMW 628. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 BMW 628 would be higher. At 2,786 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 BMW 628 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 BMW 628 (181 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1985 Mazda RX-7. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 BMW 628 should accelerate faster than 1985 Mazda RX-7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 BMW 628 weights approximately 400 kg more than 1985 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, 1980 BMW 628 (240 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Mazda RX-7. (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1980 BMW 628 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Mazda RX-7.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 BMW 628 | 1985 Mazda RX-7 | |
| Make | BMW | Mazda |
| Model | 628 | RX-7 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2786 cc | 2292 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 65 L |
