1987 BMW 730 vs. 1995 Mazda RX-01
To start off, 1995 Mazda RX-01 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 BMW 730. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 BMW 730 would be higher. At 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Mazda RX-01 (220 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1987 BMW 730. (181 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Mazda RX-01 should accelerate faster than 1987 BMW 730. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 BMW 730 weights approximately 502 kg more than 1995 Mazda RX-01.
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, 1987 BMW 730 (260 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Mazda RX-01. (216 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1987 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Mazda RX-01.
Compare all specifications:
1987 BMW 730 | 1995 Mazda RX-01 | |
Make | BMW | Mazda |
Model | 730 | RX-01 |
Year Released | 1987 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2986 cc | 2614 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 220 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 8500 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 216 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1602 kg | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2350 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 65 L |