2002 BMW 330 vs. 1998 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 2002 BMW 330 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Mazda RX-7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Mazda RX-7 would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Mazda RX-7 (265 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2002 BMW 330. (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 2002 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 BMW 330 weights approximately 335 kg more than 1998 Mazda RX-7.
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, 2002 BMW 330 (400 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Mazda RX-7. (294 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2002 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Mazda RX-7.
Compare all specifications:
2002 BMW 330 | 1998 Mazda RX-7 | |
Make | BMW | Mazda |
Model | 330 | RX-7 |
Year Released | 2002 | 1998 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 2616 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 265 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 294 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1240 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1240 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2430 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 76 L |