RX-7 Spirit R vs RX-7

Mazda · Mazda

1/4 Mile winner

RX-7 Spirit R

Beats the RX-7 by 0.00s

The verdict

In a quarter-mile drag race, the RX-7 Spirit R beats the RX-7 by a hair, finishing 0.00 seconds ahead. It's tight on paper, but our simulator gives the edge to the RX-7 Spirit R thanks to a slightly better power-to-weight balance.

Spec head-to-head

Power

280 hp

276 hp

0–100 km/h

5.5s

Top speed

250 km/h

Engine

1.3L Inline-2 (Wankel)

1.3L Rotary Twin-Turbo

Fuel

Petrol

Torque

290 Nm

314 Nm

Price

$37,500

$40,000

Simulated race times

Distance

RX-7 Spirit R

RX-7

100 m

6.093s

1/8 mile

8.989s

1/4 mile

13.476s

1 km

24.009s

Acceleration curves

Who should buy which?

Price: RX-7 Spirit R is $37,500 vs $40,000 for the RX-7 — a $2,500 gap.

FAQ

Which is faster, the RX-7 Spirit R or the RX-7?

In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the RX-7 Spirit R is faster, beating the RX-7 by 0.00 seconds.

What is the 0–100 km/h time of the RX-7 Spirit R vs the RX-7?

The RX-7 Spirit R hits 100 km/h in 5.5 seconds, while the RX-7 does it in 5.5 seconds.

How much horsepower does each car have?

The RX-7 Spirit R produces 280 hp; the RX-7 produces 276 hp.

What are the top speeds?

The RX-7 Spirit R tops out at 250 km/h, and the RX-7 reaches 250 km/h.

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