Toyota Supra vs Mazda RX-7: specs side by side
Quick comparison from catalog data - no editorial review of this pair yet.
Toyota · 1986–1993
Supra A70
Price from €25,156 (1986)
- Power
- 173 kW235 PS
- Kerb mass
- 1,665 kg
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.
Categories won: Supra A70 1 RX-7 FD 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.
| Stat | Supra A70 | RX-7 FD |
|---|---|---|
| PI | A · 605 | A · 688 |
| Power | 51 | 62 |
| Grip | 47 | 60 |
| Handling | 72 | 83 |
| Top speed | 62 | 63 |
| Launch | 54 | 61 |
| Reliability | 74 | 80 |
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 Supra A70Supra A70 · 3.0 7M-GTEU · petrol · 173 kW (235 PS) 14.56 sat 155 km/h · +0.93 s
Size and weight
| Supra A70 | RX-7 FD | |
|---|---|---|
| Kerb weight | 1,665 kg3,671 lb | 1,310 kg2,888 lb −355 kg −783 lb −21.3% |
| Boot | 185 l6.5 cu ft | 160 l5.7 cu ft −25 l −0.9 cu ft −13.5% |
| Fits a standard garage? | Yes | No data |
Difference vs Supra A70 (±). 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
| Toyota Supra | Mazda RX-7 | |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Version | Supra A70 · 3.0 7M-GTEU · petrol · 173 kW (235 PS) | RX-7 FD · FD Type RB · 195 kW (265 PS) |
| Production years | 1986–1993 | 1991–2002 |
| Body | Coupe, Liftback | 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. | 173 kW (235 PS) 232 hp | 195 kW (265 PS) 261 hp Better |
| Power, all versions | 81–320 kW (110–435 PS) 109–429 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 | 104 kW/t 126 hp/ton calculated | 149 kW/t 181 hp/ton calculated Better |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | 2,954 cc · 6 cyl 3.0 l | 1,308 cc 1.3 l |
| Engine code | 7M-GTEU | 13B-REW |
| Gearbox | No data | 5-speed manual |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length | 4,630 mm 182.3 in | No data |
| Width | 1,760 mm 69.3 in | No data |
| Height | 1,310 mm 51.6 in | No data |
| Wheelbase | 2,596 mm 102.2 in | No data |
| Kerb weight Why it matters: A lighter car is usually more agile and uses less energy. | 1,665 kg 3,671 lb | 1,310 kg 2,888 lb Better |
| Boot Why it matters: A bigger boot fits more luggage, shopping or a pram. | 185 l 6.5 cu ft Better | 160 l 5.7 cu ft |
| Price | ||
| Price | from €25,156 (1986) | No data |
These cars do not differ in the data we have.
Equal rows hidden (4): Class, Country, Fuel, Drive.
Better marks the stronger figure - only for measurable specs (power, torque, 0–100 km/h, consumption, boot, weight).