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Alan Cesar Associate Editor
4/9/12 11:28 a.m.

Datsun 240Z vs. Mazda RX-7. We compared the two directly, on a track and everything.

But that doesn't mean it's closed to bench racing: Which corner are you in, blue or yellow?

http://grassrootsmotorsports.com/articles/grudge-match/

White_and_Nerdy HalfDork
4/9/12 11:33 a.m.

I really like my Mazdas. I almost bought an 86 RX-7 once. But this one has to go to the 240Z in my book.

93EXCivic UltimaDork
4/9/12 11:34 a.m.

RX7 because it is so much cheaper.

belteshazzar UltraDork
4/9/12 11:38 a.m.

can't lose

N Sperlo UberDork
4/9/12 11:45 a.m.

Picture needs memeage.

Datsun.

CLNSC3 Reader
4/9/12 11:50 a.m.

I will take the Z personally

jrw1621 PowerDork
4/9/12 11:56 a.m.

In before the thread lock ... wait ...

oldtin SuperDork
4/9/12 11:58 a.m.

I kinda suspect the rx7 performed better, but I'd rather have the Z

JohnyHachi6 Reader
4/9/12 12:02 p.m.

Without having read the article I'd give the nod to the Z - independent suspension and torques please. Plus, I like the looks and interior better.

Javelin GRM+ Memberand UltimaDork
4/9/12 12:09 p.m.

belteshazzar wrote: can't lose

This. I've owned an FB RX-7 and a Datsun 280Z and I would love to get my hands on a 240Z or another SA/FB RX-7.

scardeal Dork
4/9/12 12:11 p.m.

I'd take the Z, but I'm not biased or anything.

Methinks as well that the Z would've won by the numbers given some better suspension tuning.

oldeskewltoy HalfDork
4/9/12 12:11 p.m.

being particular....

a 1970 240Z with a 5 speed and disc brakes from the 280

amg_rx7 HalfDork
4/9/12 12:15 p.m.

No question. RX7.

Maybe the Z if it had a rotary...

Karl La Follette Dork
4/9/12 12:15 p.m.

On the fence on this one New friend of the family

Tom_Spangler GRM+ Memberand HalfDork
4/9/12 12:27 p.m.

amg_rx7 wrote: No question. RX7. Maybe the Z if it had a rotary...

And I'm exactly the opposite. I'll take the Z, or an engine-swapped RX-7.

DrBoost UberDork
4/9/12 12:35 p.m.

Yeah, I'd take the 240. Better sound (in my opinion), and the torques seal the deal. And I'm not loving that NB body anymore.

dculberson Dork
4/9/12 12:37 p.m.

Z Z Z Z Z ! Unless it was a V8 swap in the 7, then it would be a tougher choice.

Otto Maddox SuperDork
4/9/12 12:57 p.m.

I've had both and I am not sure. They both kick ass.

neon4891 UltimaDork
4/9/12 1:16 p.m.

Tie. Both need LSx.

Greg Voth HalfDork
4/9/12 2:50 p.m.

I vote RX-7 but might be biased. My car was quicker than the Z anyhow.

It should also be noted that this was run before getting the megasquirt tuned which picked me up about about 20hp at the wheels. It would have then destroyed the Z around the same track.

I spent a good deal of time in the Z. The tq was nice but the steering always felt very heavy and the rear end made a ton of noise. On the other hand My RX-7 with the light flywheel setup, deleted 5th & 6th ports and "wonder" steer was no peach around town either.

Bobzilla SuperDork
4/9/12 3:39 p.m.

niether. Not enough pushrods.

Greg Voth HalfDork
4/9/12 3:51 p.m.

neon4891 wrote: Tie. Both need LSx.

Oddly enough the RX-7 is getting an LS1/T56 built to LS6 specs.

aussiesmg PowerDork
4/9/12 3:58 p.m.

RX7 but I could be biased as well

http://s869.photobucket.com/albums/ab256/aussiesmg/RX50/?action=view&current=MVI_0575.mp4

friedgreencorrado PowerDork
4/9/12 4:26 p.m.

I got no dog in this fight. Of course, that means I'm kicking myself for never having had either when they were still plentiful, and good runners were cheap. I've driven both, and I love them. I still think the 7 has better brakes, tho.