TVR "Wedge Series" (1983 – 1987) vs Mazda RX-7 (1985 – 1992): specs compared
The TVR "Wedge Series" is the more powerful of the two, with up to 200 hp against 185 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.1 s against 9.2 s. It has the higher top speed: 246 km/h against 230 km/h. It is the lighter car, from 1,163 kg against 1,223 kg. At 4,290 mm, the Mazda RX-7 is 277 mm longer than the TVR "Wedge Series". The TVR "Wedge Series" dates from 1983 – 1987, the Mazda RX-7 from 1985 – 1992.
| Specification |
TVR
"Wedge Series"
1983 – 1987
|
Mazda
RX-7
1985 – 1992
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United Kingdom | Japan |
| Documented years | 1983 – 1987 | 1985 – 1992 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 160 – 200 hp | 147 – 185 hp |
| Torque | 220 – 300 Nm | 183 – 245 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.1 – 8.7 s | 9.2 s |
| Top speed | 209 – 246 km/h | 209 – 230 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | — | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,013 mm | 4,290 mm |
| Width | 1,727 mm | 1,689 mm |
| Height | 1,207 mm | 1,240 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,408 mm | 2,428 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,163 kg | 1,223 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.