1985 BMW 628 vs. 1989 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1989 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 BMW 628. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 BMW 628 would be higher. At 2,788 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 BMW 628 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Mazda RX-7 (197 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1985 BMW 628. (181 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1985 BMW 628. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 BMW 628 weights approximately 170 kg more than 1989 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, 1989 Mazda RX-7 (271 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 BMW 628. (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1989 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 BMW 628.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 BMW 628 | 1989 Mazda RX-7 | |
| Make | BMW | Mazda |
| Model | 628 | RX-7 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2788 cc | 2616 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 75 L |
