1975 Mazda 1000 vs. 1966 Porsche 904
To start off, 1975 Mazda 1000 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Porsche 904. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Porsche 904 would be higher. At 1,966 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Porsche 904 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Porsche 904 (177 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 1975 Mazda 1000. (49 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Porsche 904 should accelerate faster than 1975 Mazda 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Mazda 1000 weights approximately 8 kg more than 1966 Porsche 904.
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:
1975 Mazda 1000 | 1966 Porsche 904 | |
Make | Mazda | Porsche |
Model | 1000 | 904 |
Year Released | 1975 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 987 cc | 1966 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 702 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1080 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2310 mm |