2005 BMW 525 vs. 1990 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 2005 BMW 525 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Mazda RX-7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Mazda RX-7 would be higher. At 2,616 cc, 1990 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Mazda RX-7 (197 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2005 BMW 525. (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 525 weights approximately 440 kg more than 1990 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, 2005 BMW 525 (350 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Mazda RX-7. (270 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Mazda RX-7.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 525 | 1990 Mazda RX-7 | |
Make | BMW | Mazda |
Model | 525 | RX-7 |
Year Released | 2005 | 1990 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2616 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 161 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 350 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2430 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 75 L |