1978 Mazda RX-7 vs. 1967 Porsche 912
To start off, 1978 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Porsche 912. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Porsche 912 would be higher. At 2,292 cc, 1978 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Mazda RX-7 (105 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1967 Porsche 912. (89 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1967 Porsche 912. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mazda RX-7 weights approximately 88 kg more than 1967 Porsche 912. 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, 1978 Mazda RX-7 (145 Nm) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Porsche 912. (133 Nm). This means 1978 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Porsche 912.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Mazda RX-7 | 1967 Porsche 912 | |
| Make | Mazda | Porsche |
| Model | RX-7 | 912 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1967 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2292 cc | 1582 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 972 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2220 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 61 L |
