1986 BMW 316 vs. 1986 Mazda RX-7
To start off, both 1986 BMW 316 and 1986 Mazda RX-7 were released in the same year (1986). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,354 cc, 1986 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Mazda RX-7 (185 HP) has 99 more horse power than 1986 BMW 316. (86 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1986 BMW 316.
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, 1986 Mazda RX-7 (246 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 BMW 316. (123 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1986 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 BMW 316 | 1986 Mazda RX-7 | |
| Make | BMW | Mazda |
| Model | 316 | RX-7 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1986 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 2354 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 185 HP |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 246 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2430 mm |
