1984 BMW 318 vs. 1988 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1988 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 BMW 318. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 BMW 318 would be higher. At 2,616 cc, 1988 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Mazda RX-7 (148 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1984 BMW 318. (103 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1984 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Mazda RX-7 weights approximately 230 kg more than 1984 BMW 318. 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, 1988 Mazda RX-7 (186 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 BMW 318. (145 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1988 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 BMW 318 | 1988 Mazda RX-7 | |
| Make | BMW | Mazda |
| Model | 318 | RX-7 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1766 cc | 2616 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 103 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2440 mm |
