Nissan Silvia vs Mazda RX-7: specs side by side
Quick comparison from catalog data - no editorial review of this pair yet.
Nissan · 1993–2000
Silvia
No versions in our catalog yet
- Power
- 162 kW220 PS
- Kerb mass
- -
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.
- Off-road RX-7 FD Drive and body: Rear-wheel drive · Coupe vs Rear-wheel drive · Coupe
In plain words
Mazda RX-7 is the older design (from 1978); Nissan Silvia arrived in 1993. On the catalog figures, the Mazda RX-7 is the pick for off-road. Our catalog has no kerb mass for the Nissan Silvia yet, so some checks above leave it out.
Full specifications
| Nissan Silvia | Mazda RX-7 | |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Version | No data | RX-7 FD · FD Type RB · 195 kW (265 PS) |
| Production years | 1993–2000 | 1991–2002 |
| Body | Coupe | Coupe |
| Class | Sports car | Sports car |
| Country | Japan | Japan |
| Performance | ||
| Power Why it matters: More power means stronger acceleration and easier overtaking, especially with a full load. | 162 kW (220 PS) 217 hp | 195 kW (265 PS) 261 hp Better |
| Power, all versions | 162 kW (220 PS) 217 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. | No data | 294 Nm 217 lb-ft |
| Power per tonne | No data | 149 kW/t 181 hp/ton calculated |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | No data | 1,308 cc 1.3 l |
| Engine code | No data | 13B-REW |
| Gearbox | No data | 5-speed manual |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Kerb weight Why it matters: A lighter car is usually more agile and uses less energy. | No data | 1,310 kg 2,888 lb |
| 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 (5): Body, Class, Country, Fuel, Drive.
Better marks the stronger figure - only for measurable specs (power, torque, 0–100 km/h, consumption, boot, weight).