1977 Mazda RX-4 vs. 1972 Porsche 911
To start off, 1977 Mazda RX-4 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 2,616 cc, 1977 Mazda RX-4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Porsche 911 (165 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1977 Mazda RX-4. (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1977 Mazda RX-4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Mazda RX-4 weights approximately 33 kg more than 1972 Porsche 911.
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, 1972 Porsche 911 (206 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Mazda RX-4. (165 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1972 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Mazda RX-4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Mazda RX-4 | 1972 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Mazda | Porsche |
| Model | RX-4 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2616 cc | 2339 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | boxer |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 165 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1077 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2270 mm |
