Nissan Skyline vs Mazda RX-7: specs side by side
Quick comparison from catalog data — no editorial review of this pair yet.
Nissan · 1998–2001
Skyline R34
- Power
- 206 kW280 PS
- Kerb mass
- 1,540 kg
Mazda · 1991–2002
RX-7 FD
- Power
- 195 kW265 PS
- Kerb mass
- 1,310 kg
At a glance
Who suits what, worked out from the catalog figures of the versions above.
Categories won: Skyline R34 0 RX-7 FD 1
- Performance RX-7 FD Power per tonne: 149 kW/t vs 134 kW/t
- Off-road Too close to call Drive and body: Rear-wheel drive · Coupe vs Rear-wheel drive · Coupe
In plain words
Nissan Skyline has more power: 206 kW (280 PS) against 195 kW (265 PS) for Mazda RX-7. Mazda RX-7 is lighter by 230 kg (1,310 kg vs 1,540 kg). Nissan Skyline is the older design (from 1957); Mazda RX-7 arrived in 1978. Nissan Skyline is still in production; Mazda RX-7 is not. On the catalog figures, the Mazda RX-7 is the pick for performance.
Race Stats side by side
Each figure is a 0–100 score from the catalog numbers, the same as on the 1CARS Race cards. PI is the overall performance index (100–999) and its class D–S.
| Stat | Skyline R34 | RX-7 FD |
|---|---|---|
| PI | A · 668 | A · 688 |
| Power | 59 | 62 |
| Grip | 57 | 60 |
| Handling | 79 | 83 |
| Top speed | 65 | 63 |
| Launch | 59 | 61 |
| Reliability | 88 | 80 |
Grip and handling are estimates from drive type, weight, height and body (hover a figure to see where it comes from). 1CARS Race
Who wins a race?
Quarter-mile (402 m) drag from a standing start, dry road, no reaction time — the 1CARS Race physics on the catalog figures of these versions.
- 1 RX-7 FDRX-7 FD · FD Type RB · 195 kW (265 PS) 13.63 sat 172 km/h
- 2 Skyline R34Skyline R34 · GT-R · petrol · 206 kW (280 PS) 13.97 sat 165 km/h · +0.34 s
Size and weight
| Skyline R34 | RX-7 FD | |
|---|---|---|
| Kerb weight | 1,540 kg3,395 lb | 1,310 kg2,888 lb −230 kg −507 lb −14.9% |
Difference vs Skyline R34 (±).
Full specifications
| Nissan Skyline | Mazda RX-7 | |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Version | Skyline R34 · GT-R · petrol · 206 kW (280 PS) | RX-7 FD · FD Type RB · 195 kW (265 PS) |
| Production years | 1998–2001 | 1991–2002 |
| Body | Coupe | Coupe |
| Class | D-segment (mid-size) | Sports car |
| Country | Japan | Japan |
| Performance | ||
| Power Why it matters: More power means stronger acceleration and easier overtaking, especially with a full load. | 206 kW (280 PS) 276 hp Better | 195 kW (265 PS) 261 hp |
| Power, all versions | 44–309 kW (60–420 PS) 59–414 hp | 75–206 kW (102–280 PS) 101–276 hp |
| Torque Why it matters: Torque is the pulling force you feel when accelerating from low revs, towing or climbing hills. | 392 Nm 289 lb-ft Better | 294 Nm 217 lb-ft |
| Power per tonne | 134 kW/t 163 hp/ton calculated | 149 kW/t 181 hp/ton calculated Better |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | 2,600 cc · 6 cyl 2.6 l | 1,308 cc 1.3 l |
| Engine code | RB26DETT | 13B-REW |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual | 5-speed manual |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Wheelbase | 2,665 mm 104.9 in | No data |
| Kerb weight Why it matters: A lighter car is usually more agile and uses less energy. | 1,540 kg 3,395 lb | 1,310 kg 2,888 lb Better |
| Boot Why it matters: A bigger boot fits more luggage, shopping or a pram. | No data | 160 l 5.7 cu ft |
These cars do not differ in the data we have.
Equal rows hidden (4): Body, Country, Fuel, Drive.
Better marks the stronger figure — only for measurable specs (power, torque, 0–100 km/h, consumption, boot, weight).