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Mazda RX-7 vs Toyota Supra: specs side by side

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Quick comparison from catalog data - no editorial review of this pair yet.

Mazda RX-7

Mazda · 1991–2002

RX-7 FD

A PI 688

Power
195 kW265 PS
Kerb mass
1,310 kg

Toyota Supra

Toyota · 1986–1993

Supra A70

A PI 605

Price from €25,156 (1986)

Power
173 kW235 PS
Kerb mass
1,665 kg

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At a glance

Who suits what, worked out from the catalog figures of the versions above.

Categories won: RX-7 FD 1 Supra A70 1

  • Family Supra A70 Boot: 185 l vs 160 l
  • Performance RX-7 FD Power per tonne: 149 kW/t vs 104 kW/t

In plain words

Mazda RX-7 has more power: 195 kW (265 PS) against 173 kW (235 PS) for Toyota Supra. Mazda RX-7 is lighter by 355 kg (1,310 kg vs 1,665 kg). Toyota Supra has the bigger boot: 185 l against 160 l. On the catalog figures, the Toyota Supra is the pick for family; 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.

Race Stats side by side
StatRX-7 FDSupra A70
PIA · 688A · 605
Power 62 51
Grip 60 47
Handling 83 72
Top speed 63 62
Launch 61 54
Reliability 80 74

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. 1 RX-7 FDRX-7 FD · FD Type RB · 195 kW (265 PS) 13.63 sat 172 km/h
  2. 2 Supra A70Supra A70 · 3.0 7M-GTEU · petrol · 173 kW (235 PS) 14.56 sat 155 km/h · +0.93 s

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Size and weight

RX-7 FDSupra A70
Kerb weight 1,310 kg2,888 lb 1,665 kg3,671 lb +355 kg +783 lb +27.1%
Boot 160 l5.7 cu ft 185 l6.5 cu ft +25 l +0.9 cu ft +15.6%
Fits a standard garage? No dataYes

Difference vs RX-7 FD (±). Garage check: a standard single garage takes a car up to about 5.0 m (16 ft 5 in) long and 1.9 m (6 ft 3 in) wide (width as listed in the catalog; some makers include the mirrors). Leave about 0.6 m (2 ft) to open the doors.

Full specifications

Mazda RX-7Toyota Supra
General
Version RX-7 FD · FD Type RB · 195 kW (265 PS) Supra A70 · 3.0 7M-GTEU · petrol · 173 kW (235 PS)
Production years 1991–2002 1986–1993
Body Coupe Coupe, Liftback
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 173 kW (235 PS) 232 hp
Power, all versions 75–206 kW (102–280 PS) 101–276 hp 81–320 kW (110–435 PS) 109–429 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 Better 104 kW/t 126 hp/ton calculated
Engine and transmission
Fuel Petrol Petrol
Engine 1,308 cc 1.3 l 2,954 cc · 6 cyl 3.0 l
Engine code 13B-REW 7M-GTEU
Gearbox 5-speed manual No data
Drive Rear-wheel drive Rear-wheel drive
Dimensions and weight
Length No data 4,630 mm 182.3 in
Width No data 1,760 mm 69.3 in
Height No data 1,310 mm 51.6 in
Wheelbase No data 2,596 mm 102.2 in
Kerb weight Why it matters: A lighter car is usually more agile and uses less energy. 1,310 kg 2,888 lb Better 1,665 kg 3,671 lb
Boot Why it matters: A bigger boot fits more luggage, shopping or a pram. 160 l 5.7 cu ft 185 l 6.5 cu ft Better
Price
Price No data from €25,156 (1986)

Better marks the stronger figure - only for measurable specs (power, torque, 0–100 km/h, consumption, boot, weight).