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Nissan 240SX vs Mazda RX-7: specs side by side

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

Nissan 240SX

Nissan · 1989–1994

240SX S13

Power
114 kW155 PS
Kerb mass
-

Mazda RX-7

Mazda · 1991–2002

RX-7 FD

A PI 688

Power
195 kW265 PS
Kerb mass
1,310 kg

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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

Nissan 240SXMazda RX-7
General
Version 240SX S13 · 2.4 · petrol · 114 kW (155 PS) RX-7 FD · FD Type RB · 195 kW (265 PS)
Production years 1989–1994 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. 114 kW (155 PS) 153 hp 195 kW (265 PS) 261 hp Better
Power, all versions 104–116 kW (141–158 PS) 139–156 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 2,400 cc · 4 cyl 2.4 l 1,308 cc 1.3 l
Engine code No data 13B-REW
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. 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

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