1978 Mazda RX-7 vs. 1996 Porsche 911
To start off, 1996 Porsche 911 is newer by 18 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 3,596 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Porsche 911 (444 HP) has 339 more horse power than 1978 Mazda RX-7. (105 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1978 Mazda RX-7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Porsche 911 weights approximately 90 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, 1996 Porsche 911 (584 Nm) has 439 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mazda RX-7. (145 Nm). This means 1996 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 | 1996 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Mazda | Porsche |
Model | RX-7 | 911 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1996 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2292 cc | 3596 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | boxer |
Horse Power | 105 HP | 444 HP |
Torque | 145 Nm | 584 Nm |
Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 296 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2280 mm |