Mazda RX-7 vs Nissan 240SX: 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 · 1989–1994
240SX S13
- Power
- 114 kW155 PS
- Kerb mass
- -
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 has more power: 195 kW (265 PS) against 114 kW (155 PS) for Nissan 240SX. Mazda RX-7 is the older design (from 1978); Nissan 240SX arrived in 1989. On the catalog figures, the Mazda RX-7 is the pick for off-road. Our catalog has no kerb mass for the Nissan 240SX yet, so some checks above leave it out.
Full specifications
| Mazda RX-7 | Nissan 240SX | |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Version | RX-7 FD · FD Type RB · 195 kW (265 PS) | 240SX S13 · 2.4 · petrol · 114 kW (155 PS) |
| Production years | 1991–2002 | 1989–1994 |
| 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. | 195 kW (265 PS) 261 hp Better | 114 kW (155 PS) 153 hp |
| Power, all versions | 75–206 kW (102–280 PS) 101–276 hp | 104–116 kW (141–158 PS) 139–156 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 | No data |
| Power per tonne | 149 kW/t 181 hp/ton calculated | No data |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | 1,308 cc 1.3 l | 2,400 cc · 4 cyl 2.4 l |
| Engine code | 13B-REW | No data |
| Gearbox | 5-speed manual | 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. | 1,310 kg 2,888 lb | No data |
| 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 (6): Body, Class, Country, Fuel, Gearbox, Drive.
Better marks the stronger figure - only for measurable specs (power, torque, 0–100 km/h, consumption, boot, weight).