1968 Mazda R-100 vs. 1983 Porsche 930
To start off, 1983 Porsche 930 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Mazda R-100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Mazda R-100 would be higher. At 3,297 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Porsche 930 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Porsche 930 (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 1968 Mazda R-100. (110 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 1968 Mazda R-100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Porsche 930 weights approximately 495 kg more than 1968 Mazda R-100. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1983 Porsche 930 (440 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 305 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mazda R-100. (135 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1983 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mazda R-100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Mazda R-100 | 1983 Porsche 930 | |
| Make | Mazda | Porsche |
| Model | R-100 | 930 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1983 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1963 cc | 3297 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| 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 | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3840 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2510 mm |
