2008 BMW 318 vs. 1998 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 2008 BMW 318 is newer by 10 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 2,616 cc, 1998 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Mazda RX-7 (265 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 2008 BMW 318. (120 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 318 weights approximately 265 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, 1998 Mazda RX-7 (294 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 318. (280 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1998 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 318 | 1998 Mazda RX-7 | |
Make | BMW | Mazda |
Model | 318 | RX-7 |
Year Released | 2008 | 1998 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2616 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 265 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 294 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 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 | 1505 kg | 1240 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1240 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2430 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 76 L |