1989 BMW 750 vs. 2007 Mazda RX-8
To start off, 2007 Mazda RX-8 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 BMW 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 BMW 750 would be higher. At 4,988 cc (12 cylinders), 1989 BMW 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 BMW 750 (295 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2007 Mazda RX-8. (232 HP @ 8500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 2007 Mazda RX-8.
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 BMW 750 (450 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 234 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mazda RX-8. (216 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1989 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mazda RX-8. 1989 BMW 750 has automatic transmission and 2007 Mazda RX-8 has manual transmission. 2007 Mazda RX-8 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 BMW 750 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 BMW 750 | 2007 Mazda RX-8 | |
| Make | BMW | Mazda |
| Model | 750 | RX-8 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4988 cc | 1308 cc |
| Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 216 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.9 L/100km | 10 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.8 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.7 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 60 L |
