1978 Mazda RX-3 vs. 1990 Porsche 928
To start off, 1990 Porsche 928 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Mazda RX-3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Mazda RX-3 would be higher. At 4,957 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Porsche 928 (317 HP) has 217 more horse power than 1978 Mazda RX-3. (100 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1978 Mazda RX-3.
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, 1990 Porsche 928 (430 Nm) has 295 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mazda RX-3. (135 Nm). This means 1990 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mazda RX-3.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Mazda RX-3 | 1990 Porsche 928 | |
Make | Mazda | Porsche |
Model | RX-3 | 928 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1990 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1963 cc | 4957 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | V |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 317 HP |
Torque | 135 Nm | 430 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1840 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2500 mm |