Mazda RX-7 vs Nissan Skyline: specs side by side
Quick comparison from catalog data - no editorial review of this pair yet.
Mazda · 1991–2002
RX-7 FD
- Power
- 195 kW265 PS
- Kerb mass
- 1,310 kg
Nissan · 1998–2001
Skyline R34
- Power
- 206 kW280 PS
- Kerb mass
- 1,540 kg
At a glance
Who suits what, worked out from the catalog figures of the versions above.
Categories won: RX-7 FD 1 Skyline R34 0
- 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 | RX-7 FD | Skyline R34 |
|---|---|---|
| PI | A · 688 | A · 668 |
| Power | 62 | 59 |
| Grip | 60 | 57 |
| Handling | 83 | 79 |
| Top speed | 63 | 65 |
| Launch | 61 | 59 |
| Reliability | 80 | 88 |
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
| RX-7 FD | Skyline R34 | |
|---|---|---|
| Kerb weight | 1,310 kg2,888 lb | 1,540 kg3,395 lb +230 kg +507 lb +17.6% |
Difference vs RX-7 FD (±).
Full specifications
| Mazda RX-7 | Nissan Skyline | |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Version | RX-7 FD · FD Type RB · 195 kW (265 PS) | Skyline R34 · GT-R · petrol · 206 kW (280 PS) |
| Production years | 1991–2002 | 1998–2001 |
| Body | Coupe | Coupe |
| Class | Sports car | D-segment (mid-size) |
| Country | Japan | Japan |
| Performance | ||
| Power Why it matters: More power means stronger acceleration and easier overtaking, especially with a full load. | 195 kW (265 PS) 261 hp | 206 kW (280 PS) 276 hp Better |
| Power, all versions | 75–206 kW (102–280 PS) 101–276 hp | 44–309 kW (60–420 PS) 59–414 hp |
| Torque Why it matters: Torque is the pulling force you feel when accelerating from low revs, towing or climbing hills. | 294 Nm 217 lb-ft | 392 Nm 289 lb-ft Better |
| Power per tonne | 149 kW/t 181 hp/ton calculated Better | 134 kW/t 163 hp/ton calculated |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | 1,308 cc 1.3 l | 2,600 cc · 6 cyl 2.6 l |
| Engine code | 13B-REW | RB26DETT |
| Gearbox | 5-speed manual | 6-speed manual |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Wheelbase | No data | 2,665 mm 104.9 in |
| Kerb weight Why it matters: A lighter car is usually more agile and uses less energy. | 1,310 kg 2,888 lb Better | 1,540 kg 3,395 lb |
| Boot Why it matters: A bigger boot fits more luggage, shopping or a pram. | 160 l 5.7 cu ft | No data |
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).