BMW 2002 (1968 – 1975) vs Mazda RX-7 (1970 – 1978): specs compared
Both offer around 130 hp at most. The BMW 2002 is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 9.4 s against 10.4 s. At 4,229 mm, the BMW 2002 is 89 mm longer than the Mazda RX-7. The BMW 2002 dates from 1968 – 1975, the Mazda RX-7 from 1970 – 1978.
| Specification |
BMW
2002
1968 – 1975
|
Mazda
RX-7
1970 – 1978
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Japan |
| Documented years | 1968 – 1975 | 1970 – 1978 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 4 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 100 – 131 hp | 131 hp |
| Torque | 144 – 178 Nm | 156 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 9.4 – 12.0 s | 10.4 s |
| Top speed | 167 – 193 km/h | 190 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 8.8 – 12.8 L/100 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,229 mm | 4,140 mm |
| Width | 1,590 mm | 1,575 mm |
| Height | 1,410 mm | 1,410 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,499 mm | 2,464 mm |
| Curb weight | 940 – 1,010 kg | 955 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.