1992 Mazda RX-7 vs. 1995 Renault Sport Spider
To start off, 1995 Renault Sport Spider is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Mazda RX-7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Mazda RX-7 would be higher. At 2,616 cc, 1992 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Mazda RX-7 (239 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1995 Renault Sport Spider. (144 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1995 Renault Sport Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Mazda RX-7 weights approximately 370 kg more than 1995 Renault Sport Spider. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1992 Mazda RX-7 (296 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Renault Sport Spider. (181 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1992 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Renault Sport Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Mazda RX-7 | 1995 Renault Sport Spider | |
| Make | Mazda | Renault |
| Model | RX-7 | Sport Spider |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2616 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
| Horse Power | 239 HP | 144 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 296 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 50 L |
