1996 Mazda RX-7 vs. 1996 Rover 200
To start off, both 1996 Mazda RX-7 and 1996 Rover 200 were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,616 cc, 1996 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Mazda RX-7 (238 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 1996 Rover 200. (85 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1996 Rover 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Mazda RX-7 weights approximately 167 kg more than 1996 Rover 200. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 Mazda RX-7 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1996 Mazda RX-7. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Rover 200, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Mazda RX-7 (296 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Rover 200. (170 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1996 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Rover 200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Mazda RX-7 | 1996 Rover 200 | |
| Make | Mazda | Rover |
| Model | RX-7 | 200 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2616 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 296 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1302 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2510 mm |
