1993 BMW 5.8 vs. 1980 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1993 BMW 5.8 is newer by 13 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 5,800 cc (12 cylinders), 1993 BMW 5.8 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 BMW 5.8 weights approximately 780 kg more 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. Let's talk about torque, 1993 BMW 5.8 (786 Nm) has 641 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Mazda RX-7. (145 Nm). This means 1993 BMW 5.8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Mazda RX-7.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 BMW 5.8 | 1980 Mazda RX-7 | |
| Make | BMW | Mazda |
| Model | 5.8 | RX-7 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5800 cc | 2292 cc |
| Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 786 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2430 mm |
