Mazda RX-7 FD vs Toyota Supra A80: specs side by side
Quick comparison from catalog data - no editorial review of this pair yet.
Mazda · 1991–2002
RX-7 FD
- Power
- 206 kW280 PS
- Kerb mass
- 1,280 kg
Photo: Ethan Llamas / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
Toyota · 1993–2002
Supra A80
Price from €55,935 (1993)
- Power
- 239 kW325 PS
- Kerb mass
- 1,565 kg
Photo: Calreyn88 / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
At a glance
Who suits what, worked out from the catalog figures of the versions above.
- Performance RX-7 FD Power per tonne: 161 kW/t vs 153 kW/t
In plain words
Toyota Supra A80 has more power: 239 kW (325 PS) against 206 kW (280 PS) for Mazda RX-7 FD. Mazda RX-7 FD is lighter by 285 kg (1,280 kg vs 1,565 kg). Mazda RX-7 FD is the older design (from 1991); Toyota Supra A80 arrived in 1993. On the catalog figures, the Mazda RX-7 FD 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 | Supra A80 |
|---|---|---|
| PI | A · 703 | A · 686 |
| Power | 65 | 63 |
| Grip | 60 | 56 |
| Handling | 83 | 78 |
| Top speed | 65 | 70 |
| Launch | 63 | 61 |
| Reliability | 80 | 82 |
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 FDFD Type RS · petrol · 206 kW (280 PS) 13.39 sat 175 km/h
- 2 Supra A802JZ-GTE (North America) · petrol · 239 kW (325 PS) 13.58 sat 172 km/h · +0.19 s
Size and weight
| RX-7 FD | Supra A80 | |
|---|---|---|
| Kerb weight | 1,280 kg2,822 lb | 1,565 kg3,450 lb +285 kg +628 lb +22.3% |
Difference vs RX-7 FD (±).
Full specifications
| Mazda RX-7 FD | Toyota Supra A80 | |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Version | FD Type RS · petrol · 206 kW (280 PS) | 2JZ-GTE (North America) · petrol · 239 kW (325 PS) |
| Production years | 1991–2002 | 1993–2002 |
| 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. | 206 kW (280 PS) 276 hp | 239 kW (325 PS) 321 hp Better |
| Power, all versions | 176–206 kW (239–280 PS) 236–276 hp | 165–243 kW (224–330 PS) 221–326 hp |
| Torque Why it matters: Torque is the pulling force you feel when accelerating from low revs, towing or climbing hills. | 314 Nm 232 lb-ft | 427 Nm 315 lb-ft Better |
| Power per tonne | 161 kW/t 196 hp/ton calculated Better | 153 kW/t 186 hp/ton calculated |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | 1,308 cc 1.3 l | 2,997 cc · 6 cyl 3.0 l |
| Engine code | 13B-REW | 2JZ-GTE |
| Gearbox | No data | 6-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. | 1,280 kg 2,822 lb Better | 1,565 kg 3,450 lb |
| Boot Why it matters: A bigger boot fits more luggage, shopping or a pram. | 160 l 5.7 cu ft † | No data |
| Price | ||
| Price | No data | from €55,935 (1993) |
These cars do not differ in the data we have.
Equal rows hidden (5): Body, Class, Country, Fuel, Drive.
Better marks the stronger figure - only for measurable specs (power, torque, 0–100 km/h, consumption, boot, weight).
† from another version of this generation.