1978 Mazda RX-7 vs. 1980 Porsche 911
To start off, 1980 Porsche 911 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Mazda RX-7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Mazda RX-7 would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Porsche 911 (172 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1978 Mazda RX-7. (105 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1978 Mazda RX-7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Porsche 911 weights approximately 62 kg more than 1978 Mazda RX-7. 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, 1980 Porsche 911 (256 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mazda RX-7. (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1980 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mazda RX-7.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Mazda RX-7 | 1980 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Mazda | Porsche |
Model | RX-7 | 911 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1980 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2292 cc | 2994 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | boxer |
Horse Power | 105 HP | 172 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 256 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.8:1 |
Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 227 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1122 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 80 L |