Toyota Supra vs. Mazda Rx7

paulgraham · 05-08-2009, 08:56 PM

Which car do you think handles drifting better? The Supra or the Rx7? Obviously we're all Supra fans here, but what exactly about it stands out among it's competitors for you?

Supra

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Rx7

suprabahamut · 05-13-2009, 01:06 AM

As much as I like the supra's, and I own a mk3. I think a RX7 would spank the supras in many races. Either autocross, drifting, and many courses that have alot of turning. They are light weight with so much power. They rev crazy high, and are very balenced. The only problem with the supras are they are so heavy, now stright line racing and in many strights the supra would kill the RX7 but drifting probaly not so much. I know most of the talent is the driver but if car alone. I think the RX7 would win. This is just an oppion! so please no one slam me, or give me a weigy in the hall ways haha.

paulgraham · 05-14-2009, 05:58 PM

@suprabahamut

Interesting and thanks for the info about the cars. That makes sense that about the Supra killing on a straight line.

Anyone else have an opinion?

supraman911 · 05-15-2009, 11:27 PM

supra is less maneuverable. RX-7 would probably beat it in a drift.

SC Rydah · 05-19-2009, 04:38 AM

Gotta agree.

Vacationtime247 · 05-20-2009, 04:14 PM

I'm a member of RX7V8.com, Toyotasupra.com, and Supramania.com's forums. The RX7 is much lighter, handles better, more maneuverable and would spank the Supra in an autocross. The main fault with the RX7 is the engine. The wankel rotary, even turbo charged, is pretty pathetic. The Supra is much faster in a drag race scenario. Being that the RX7's engine is such a turd, makes it an excellent candidate for the V8 swap. Several RX7's of all generations have been converted.

I have a 1987 Toyota Supra that I converted to a 350 / 700R4 Chevy engine. My first option was to convert my 1983 RX7 Convertible. I know, they didn't make a convertible that year, it was a custom job. However, the RX7's rotary still works and the 7M did not.
VT247

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Originally Posted by paulgraham

Which car do you think handles drifting better? The Supra or the Rx7? Obviously we're all Supra fans here, but what exactly about it stands out among it's competitors for you?

thomatt12 · 07-30-2009, 07:10 AM

I own a Supra too but I would have to agree with you guys that the RX7 is the wiser option when it comes to drifting.

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916MKIIIx2 · 01-19-2010, 10:26 PM

RX-7 in hard low gear cornering would win, supra is a top end car it will win on sweeping turns and straights. RX-7 is really agile but not very stable, very twitchy under heavy wheel spin due to its weight. Supra is far more stable and sturdy making it very controllable under any circumstance, just moves slower through tight turns. Proper tuning both cars have about the same potential in all types of circuit driving. They both just shine at different points in a race, or drift ;p

eldecoin · 04-10-2011, 11:57 AM

Toyota Supra Vs Mazda Rx7

05-08-2009, 08:56 PM	#1
paulgraham Stock Join Date: May 2009 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 2	Toyota Supra vs. Mazda Rx7 Which car do you think handles drifting better? The Supra or the Rx7? Obviously we're all Supra fans here, but what exactly about it stands out among it's competitors for you? Supra vs. Rx7 __________________ Top Gear 10 (http://tr.im/bbcashop) is the first-ever, full season DVD release of Top Gear to hit North America. Are you a big Stig fan? Ask me about free copies! I'm working with BBC Video.

05-14-2009, 05:58 PM	#3
paulgraham Stock Join Date: May 2009 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 2	@suprabahamut Interesting and thanks for the info about the cars. That makes sense that about the Supra killing on a straight line. Anyone else have an opinion? __________________ Top Gear 10 (http://tr.im/bbcashop) is the first-ever, full season DVD release of Top Gear to hit North America. Are you a big Stig fan? Ask me about free copies! I'm working with BBC Video.

05-15-2009, 11:27 PM	#4
supraman911 Stock Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Melbourne Posts: 25	supra is less maneuverable. RX-7 would probably beat it in a drift. __________________ 1.1995 Toyota Supra TT 2.Toyota AE86 Trueno 3.Mazda MX-5 4.Mazda RX-7 5.Mitsubishi Lancer EVO X Ralliart LOVE these CARS!

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eldecoin Stock Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Malaga (SPAIN) Posts: 17	Toyota Supra Vs Mazda Rx7 __________________ toyota supra videos de motos camiones volvo

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05-13-2009, 01:06 AM	#2
suprabahamut 3" Exhaust Join Date: May 2007 Location: greensboro Posts: 242	As much as I like the supra's, and I own a mk3. I think a RX7 would spank the supras in many races. Either autocross, drifting, and many courses that have alot of turning. They are light weight with so much power. They rev crazy high, and are very balenced. The only problem with the supras are they are so heavy, now stright line racing and in many strights the supra would kill the RX7 but drifting probaly not so much. I know most of the talent is the driver but if car alone. I think the RX7 would win. This is just an oppion! so please no one slam me, or give me a weigy in the hall ways haha.

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SC Rydah Stock Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: New Jersey Posts: 19	Gotta agree.

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thomatt12 Stock Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: USA Posts: 3	I own a Supra too but I would have to agree with you guys that the RX7 is the wiser option when it comes to drifting. __________________ toyota auto parts

01-19-2010, 10:26 PM	#8
916MKIIIx2 3" Exhaust Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: California Posts: 152	RX-7 in hard low gear cornering would win, supra is a top end car it will win on sweeping turns and straights. RX-7 is really agile but not very stable, very twitchy under heavy wheel spin due to its weight. Supra is far more stable and sturdy making it very controllable under any circumstance, just moves slower through tight turns. Proper tuning both cars have about the same potential in all types of circuit driving. They both just shine at different points in a race, or drift ;p