1990 BMW M3 vs. 1989 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1990 BMW M3 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Mazda RX-7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Mazda RX-7 would be higher. At 2,616 cc, 1989 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 BMW M3 (238 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1989 Mazda RX-7. (149 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1989 Mazda RX-7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Mazda RX-7 weights approximately 30 kg more than 1990 BMW M3.
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, 1990 BMW M3 (240 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Mazda RX-7. (186 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1990 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Mazda RX-7.
Compare all specifications:
1990 BMW M3 | 1989 Mazda RX-7 | |
Make | BMW | Mazda |
Model | M3 | RX-7 |
Year Released | 1990 | 1989 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2467 cc | 2616 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 149 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2440 mm |