1990 BMW 320 vs. 1980 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1990 BMW 320 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Mazda RX-7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Mazda RX-7 would be higher. At 2,292 cc, 1980 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 BMW 320 (148 HP) has 44 more horse power than 1980 Mazda RX-7. (104 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1990 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1980 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.
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1990 BMW 320 | 1980 Mazda RX-7 | |
Make | BMW | Mazda |
Model | 320 | RX-7 |
Year Released | 1990 | 1980 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1988 cc | 2292 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 104 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1270 mm |