1995 BMW 528 vs. 1987 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1995 BMW 528 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Mazda RX-7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Mazda RX-7 would be higher. At 2,793 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 BMW 528 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Mazda RX-7 (197 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1995 BMW 528. (193 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1995 BMW 528.
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, 1995 BMW 528 (279 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Mazda RX-7. (271 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1995 BMW 528 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Mazda RX-7.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 BMW 528 | 1987 Mazda RX-7 | |
| Make | BMW | Mazda |
| Model | 528 | RX-7 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2793 cc | 2616 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 193 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 279 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2440 mm |
