Renault 12 (1970 – 1974) vs Mazda RX-7 (1970 – 1978): specs compared
The Mazda RX-7 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 131 hp against 113 hp. It has the higher top speed: 190 km/h against 185 km/h. It is the lighter car, from 955 kg against 980 kg. At 4,300 mm, the Renault 12 is 160 mm longer than the Mazda RX-7.
| Specification |
Renault
12
1970 – 1974
|
Mazda
RX-7
1970 – 1978
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | France | Japan |
| Documented years | 1970 – 1974 | 1970 – 1978 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 113 hp | 131 hp |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 156 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | — | 10.4 s |
| Top speed | 185 km/h | 190 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 12.9 L/100 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,300 mm | 4,140 mm |
| Width | 1,613 mm | 1,575 mm |
| Height | 1,397 mm | 1,410 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,438 mm | 2,464 mm |
| Curb weight | 980 kg | 955 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.