1970 Mazda 1000 vs. 1995 Porsche 911
To start off, 1995 Porsche 911 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mazda 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mazda 1000 would be higher. At 3,746 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Porsche 911 (300 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 234 more horse power than 1970 Mazda 1000. (66 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1970 Mazda 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Porsche 911 weights approximately 469 kg more than 1970 Mazda 1000. 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, 1995 Porsche 911 (355 Nm @ 5400 RPM) has 252 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mazda 1000. (103 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mazda 1000.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Mazda 1000 | 1995 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Mazda | Porsche |
Model | 1000 | 911 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1272 cc | 3746 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 103 Nm | 355 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 102.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 76.4 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 810 kg | 1279 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2280 mm |