1996 Mazda RX-7 vs. 1996 Rover 400
To start off, both 1996 Mazda RX-7 and 1996 Rover 400 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 129 more horse power than 1996 Rover 400. (109 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1996 Rover 400.
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 400, 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 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Rover 400. (145 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Rover 400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Mazda RX-7 | 1996 Rover 400 | |
| Make | Mazda | Rover |
| Model | RX-7 | 400 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2616 cc | 1589 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 296 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2560 mm |
