1975 Mazda RX 4 Coupe vs. 1998 Porsche 911
To start off, 1998 Porsche 911 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Mazda RX 4 Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Mazda RX 4 Coupe would be higher. At 3,164 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Porsche 911 (537 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 423 more horse power than 1975 Mazda RX 4 Coupe. (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1975 Mazda RX 4 Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Porsche 911 weights approximately 40 kg more than 1975 Mazda RX 4 Coupe. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 Porsche 911 (600 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 435 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Mazda RX 4 Coupe. (165 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Mazda RX 4 Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Mazda RX 4 Coupe | 1998 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Mazda | Porsche |
| Model | RX 4 Coupe | 911 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2616 cc | 3164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 537 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2280 mm |
