WRX tS vs RX-7 Spirit R

Subaru · Mazda

1/4 Mile winner

WRX tS

Beats the RX-7 Spirit R by 0.10s

The verdict

In a quarter-mile drag race, the WRX tS 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 WRX tS thanks to a slightly better power-to-weight balance.

Spec head-to-head

Power

271 hp

280 hp

0–100 km/h

5.4s

5.5s

Top speed

250 km/h

Engine

H4 Turbo

1.3L Inline-2 (Wankel)

Fuel

Petrol

Torque

350 Nm

290 Nm

Price

$46,000

$37,500

Simulated race times

Distance

WRX tS

RX-7 Spirit R

100 m

6.042s

6.093s

1/8 mile

8.919s

8.989s

1/4 mile

13.378s

13.476s

1 km

23.865s

24.009s

Acceleration curves

Who should buy which?

Price: RX-7 Spirit R is $37,500 vs $46,000 for the WRX tS — a $8,500 gap.

FAQ

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

In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the WRX tS is faster, beating the RX-7 Spirit R by 0.10 seconds.

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

The WRX tS hits 100 km/h in 5.4 seconds, while the RX-7 Spirit R does it in 5.5 seconds.

How much horsepower does each car have?

The WRX tS produces 271 hp; the RX-7 Spirit R produces 280 hp.

What are the top speeds?

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

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