RS 2.7

in my area there are plenty of autocrossing events. in fact there is going to be a local autocross may 17/18.

anyway here is my question.

1990 N/A RX-7 or 1984 944 N/A---which makes a better autocross car?

thanks for your input

Z-man

Tough call, since that generation of RX7 was made to go head to head with the 944. According the SCCA stock classes, the RX7 runs in E Stock, as does the 944 n/a's.

The RX7 is probably a little lighter, but has a little less HP. Not sure if it is as balanced as the 944 n/a.

Given that a 1990 RX7 is 6 years younger than a 1984 944, I'd say the suspension technology in the RX7 is probably a little more advanced, giving it a slight edge over the 944.

For track use, I'd say the 944 is far better, due to the fragility of the RX7's rotary engine. (Personal opinion here: no need to flame!)

Do you have both of these cars, or are you looking to purchase one?

Just my $0.42.
-Zoltan.

RS 2.7

thanks for your input.

i guess it depends specifically on what year compared. Although all 2nd generation RX-7s are pretty similar, they are divided up into two different series.

86-88 is a series 4 car, and 89-91 is a series 5. the series 4 second gen has 146 HP and weighs about the same as a 944 coupe, however the series 5 2nd gen RX-7 has 160 HP. i will not compare the turbo RX-7 to the 951 though.

that being said i guess it depends on which series of the second gen is being used for comparison. I own a 1990 RX-7 (160 HP) and it weighs about 2,800 pounds. I just bought a 1984 944 coupe (2650 pounds).

anyway i guess i choose the 944 as a better autocrosser.

Luke

I guess it depends entirely on how much money you invest in it.