1995 BMW S3 vs. 1989 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1995 BMW S3 is newer by 6 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, 1995 BMW S3 (338 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 1989 Mazda RX-7. (197 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW S3 should accelerate faster than 1989 Mazda RX-7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW S3 weights approximately 425 kg more than 1989 Mazda RX-7. 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, 1989 Mazda RX-7 (271 Nm) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 BMW S3. (260 Nm). This means 1989 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 BMW S3.
Compare all specifications:
1995 BMW S3 | 1989 Mazda RX-7 | |
Make | BMW | Mazda |
Model | S3 | RX-7 |
Year Released | 1995 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2616 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 338 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 271 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2430 mm |