1973 Mazda RX-4 vs. 1987 Porsche 924
To start off, 1987 Porsche 924 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mazda RX-4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mazda RX-4 would be higher. At 2,616 cc, 1973 Mazda RX-4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Porsche 924 (161 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1973 Mazda RX-4. (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Porsche 924 should accelerate faster than 1973 Mazda RX-4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Porsche 924 weights approximately 85 kg more than 1973 Mazda RX-4. 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, 1987 Porsche 924 (210 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mazda RX-4. (165 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1987 Porsche 924 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mazda RX-4.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Mazda RX-4 | 1987 Porsche 924 | |
Make | Mazda | Porsche |
Model | RX-4 | 924 |
Year Released | 1973 | 1987 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2616 cc | 2479 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 165 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1195 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2410 mm |