1978 Mazda RX-2 vs. 1976 Porsche 911
To start off, 1978 Mazda RX-2 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 2,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Porsche 911 weights approximately 115 kg more than 1978 Mazda RX-2.
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, 1976 Porsche 911 (240 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mazda RX-2. (157 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1976 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mazda RX-2.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Mazda RX-2 | 1976 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Mazda | Porsche |
Model | RX-2 | 911 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2290 cc | 2687 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 157 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1075 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2270 mm |