2006 BMW 730 vs. 1993 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 2006 BMW 730 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Mazda RX-7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Mazda RX-7 would be higher. At 2,991 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Mazda RX-7 (238 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2006 BMW 730. (228 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 730. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 730 weights approximately 665 kg more than 1993 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, 2006 BMW 730 (520 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Mazda RX-7. (297 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Mazda RX-7.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 730 | 1993 Mazda RX-7 | |
Make | BMW | Mazda |
Model | 730 | RX-7 |
Year Released | 2006 | 1993 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2991 cc | 2616 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 228 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 520 Nm | 297 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 238 km/hour | 259 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1310 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1240 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2430 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 55 L |