1978 Mazda 626 vs. 1993 Porsche 965
To start off, 1993 Porsche 965 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Mazda 626. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Mazda 626 would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Porsche 965 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Porsche 965 (355 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 262 more horse power than 1978 Mazda 626. (93 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Porsche 965 should accelerate faster than 1978 Mazda 626. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Porsche 965 weights approximately 481 kg more than 1978 Mazda 626. 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, 1993 Porsche 965 (530 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 380 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mazda 626. (150 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1993 Porsche 965 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mazda 626.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Mazda 626 | 1993 Porsche 965 | |
| Make | Mazda | Porsche |
| Model | 626 | 965 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1768 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 530 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 76.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 995 kg | 1476 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2270 mm |
