1973 Mazda 929 vs. 1960 Porsche 718
To start off, 1973 Mazda 929 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Porsche 718. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Porsche 718 would be higher. At 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Porsche 718 is equipped with a bigger engine.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Mazda 929 | 1960 Porsche 718 | |
Make | Mazda | Porsche |
Model | 929 | 718 |
Year Released | 1973 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1300 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 146 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |