1996 BMW 740 vs. 1985 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1996 BMW 740 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Mazda RX-7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Mazda RX-7 would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 740 (282 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 1985 Mazda RX-7. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 1985 Mazda RX-7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 740 weights approximately 885 kg more than 1985 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, 1996 BMW 740 (420 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 275 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Mazda RX-7. (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Mazda RX-7. 1996 BMW 740 has automatic transmission and 1985 Mazda RX-7 has manual transmission. 1985 Mazda RX-7 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 BMW 740 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 BMW 740 | 1985 Mazda RX-7 | |
| Make | BMW | Mazda |
| Model | 740 | RX-7 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 2292 cc |
| Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1945 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 65 L |
