1968 Mazda R-100 vs. 1990 Porsche 911
To start off, 1990 Porsche 911 is newer by 22 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 3,299 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Porsche 911 (316 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 206 more horse power than 1968 Mazda R-100. (110 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1968 Mazda R-100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Porsche 911 weights approximately 662 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, 1990 Porsche 911 (450 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 315 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mazda R-100. (135 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1990 Porsche 911 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 | 1990 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Mazda | Porsche |
| Model | R-100 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1963 cc | 3299 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | boxer |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 316 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 7.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 270 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 1467 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3840 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2270 mm |
