1992 BMW 525 vs. 1998 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1998 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 BMW 525. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 BMW 525 would be higher. At 2,616 cc, 1998 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Mazda RX-7 (265 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 1992 BMW 525. (141 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1992 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 525 weights approximately 320 kg more than 1998 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. Let's talk about torque, 1998 Mazda RX-7 (294 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 BMW 525. (260 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1998 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
1992 BMW 525 | 1998 Mazda RX-7 | |
Make | BMW | Mazda |
Model | 525 | RX-7 |
Year Released | 1992 | 1998 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2498 cc | 2616 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 265 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 294 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1240 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1240 mm |