1973 Mazda 1000 vs. 1973 Porsche 911
To start off, both 1973 Mazda 1000 and 1973 Porsche 911 were released in the same year (1973). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Porsche 911 (208 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1973 Mazda 1000. (49 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1973 Mazda 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Porsche 911 weights approximately 236 kg more than 1973 Mazda 1000. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1973 Porsche 911 (260 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mazda 1000. (77 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1973 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mazda 1000.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Mazda 1000 | 1973 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Mazda | Porsche |
Model | 1000 | 911 |
Year Released | 1973 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 987 cc | 2687 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 77 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 714 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2280 mm |