1998 BMW 740 vs. 1989 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1998 BMW 740 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Mazda RX-7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Mazda RX-7 would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW 740 (286 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1989 Mazda RX-7. (200 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 1989 Mazda RX-7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 740 weights approximately 683 kg more than 1989 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, 1998 BMW 740 (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Mazda RX-7. (264 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1998 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Mazda RX-7.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 BMW 740 | 1989 Mazda RX-7 | |
| Make | BMW | Mazda |
| Model | 740 | RX-7 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 2614 cc |
| Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 286 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 264 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Top Speed | 249 km/hour | 238 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1968 kg | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2430 mm |
