1977 Mazda 121 vs. 1973 Porsche 914
To start off, 1977 Mazda 121 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Porsche 914. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Porsche 914 would be higher. At 2,615 cc (2 cylinders), 1977 Mazda 121 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Mazda 121 (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1973 Porsche 914. (79 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Mazda 121 should accelerate faster than 1973 Porsche 914. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Mazda 121 weights approximately 275 kg more than 1973 Porsche 914. 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, 1977 Mazda 121 (165 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Porsche 914. (137 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1977 Mazda 121 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Porsche 914.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Mazda 121 | 1973 Porsche 914 | |
Make | Mazda | Porsche |
Model | 121 | 914 |
Year Released | 1977 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2615 cc | 1679 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 165 Nm | 137 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2460 mm |