1968 Mazda R-100 vs. 1955 Porsche 356
To start off, 1968 Mazda R-100 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Porsche 356 would be higher. At 1,963 cc, 1968 Mazda R-100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Mazda R-100 (110 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1955 Porsche 356. (100 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mazda R-100 should accelerate faster than 1955 Porsche 356. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Porsche 356 weights approximately 45 kg more than 1968 Mazda R-100.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1968 Mazda R-100 (135 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Porsche 356. (119 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1968 Mazda R-100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Porsche 356.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Mazda R-100 | 1955 Porsche 356 | |
Make | Mazda | Porsche |
Model | R-100 | 356 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1963 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | boxer |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 119 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.0:1 |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 196 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3840 mm | 3960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2110 mm |