Renault Fuego (1980 – 1985) vs Mazda RX-7 (1978 – 1985): specs compared
The Mazda RX-7 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 116 hp against 110 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 8.5 s against 11.0 s. The Renault Fuego is the lighter car, from 934 kg against 995 kg. At 4,361 mm, the Renault Fuego is 68 mm longer than the Mazda RX-7. The Renault Fuego dates from 1980 – 1985, the Mazda RX-7 from 1978 – 1985.
| Specification |
Renault
Fuego
1980 – 1985
|
Mazda
RX-7
1978 – 1985
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | France | Japan |
| Documented years | 1980 – 1985 | 1978 – 1985 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 4 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 64 – 110 hp | 105 – 116 hp |
| Torque | 101 – 160 Nm | 144 – 152 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 11.0 – 15.0 s | 8.5 – 9.6 s |
| Top speed | 160 – 192 km/h | 185 – 193 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 6.7 – 8.3 L/100 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,361 mm | 4,285 – 4,293 mm |
| Width | 1,689 mm | 1,674 mm |
| Height | 1,321 mm | 1,270 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,441 mm | 2,421 mm |
| Curb weight | 934 – 1,016 kg | 995 – 1,025 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.