1997 BMW 850 vs. 1998 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1998 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 BMW 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 BMW 850 would be higher. At 5,379 cc (12 cylinders), 1997 BMW 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 BMW 850 (329 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1998 Mazda RX-7. (265 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 BMW 850 should accelerate faster than 1998 Mazda RX-7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 BMW 850 weights approximately 705 kg more than 1998 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, 1997 BMW 850 (490 Nm) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Mazda RX-7. (294 Nm). This means 1997 BMW 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Mazda RX-7. 1997 BMW 850 has automatic transmission and 1998 Mazda RX-7 has manual transmission. 1998 Mazda RX-7 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 BMW 850 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1997 BMW 850 | 1998 Mazda RX-7 | |
Make | BMW | Mazda |
Model | 850 | RX-7 |
Year Released | 1997 | 1998 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5379 cc | 2616 cc |
Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 329 HP | 265 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 294 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1945 kg | 1240 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1240 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2430 mm |