1996 BMW 523 vs. 1995 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1996 BMW 523 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Mazda RX-7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Mazda RX-7 would be higher. At 2,616 cc, 1995 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Mazda RX-7 (238 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1996 BMW 523. (170 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1996 BMW 523. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 523 weights approximately 245 kg more than 1995 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, 1995 Mazda RX-7 (296 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 BMW 523. (245 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 1995 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 BMW 523.
Compare all specifications:
1996 BMW 523 | 1995 Mazda RX-7 | |
Make | BMW | Mazda |
Model | 523 | RX-7 |
Year Released | 1996 | 1995 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 2616 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 296 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1545 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1240 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2430 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 77 L |