RX-7 Spirit R vs i30 N
Mazda · Hyundai
1/4 Mile winner
i30 N
Beats the RX-7 Spirit R by 0.10s
The verdict
In a quarter-mile drag race, the i30 N beats the RX-7 Spirit R by a hair, finishing 0.10 seconds ahead. It's tight on paper, but our simulator gives the edge to the i30 N thanks to a slightly better power-to-weight balance.
Spec head-to-head
Power
280 hp
280 hp
0–100 km/h
5.5s
5.4s
Top speed
250 km/h
250 km/h
Engine
1.3L Inline-2 (Wankel)
I4 Turbo
Fuel
Petrol
Petrol
Torque
290 Nm
392 Nm
Price
$37,500
$42,000
Simulated race times
Distance
RX-7 Spirit R
i30 N
100 m
6.093s
6.042s
1/8 mile
8.989s
8.919s
1/4 mile
13.476s
13.378s
1 km
24.009s
23.865s
Acceleration curves
Who should buy which?
Price: RX-7 Spirit R is $37,500 vs $42,000 for the i30 N — a $4,500 gap.
FAQ
Which is faster, the RX-7 Spirit R or the i30 N?
In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the i30 N is faster, beating the RX-7 Spirit R by 0.10 seconds.
What is the 0–100 km/h time of the RX-7 Spirit R vs the i30 N?
The RX-7 Spirit R hits 100 km/h in 5.5 seconds, while the i30 N does it in 5.4 seconds.
How much horsepower does each car have?
The RX-7 Spirit R produces 280 hp; the i30 N produces 280 hp.
What are the top speeds?
The RX-7 Spirit R tops out at 250 km/h, and the i30 N reaches 250 km/h.
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