1979 Mazda 121 vs. 1954 Porsche 356
To start off, 1979 Mazda 121 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Porsche 356 would be higher. At 1,970 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Mazda 121 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Porsche 356 (110 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1979 Mazda 121. (90 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Porsche 356 should accelerate faster than 1979 Mazda 121. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mazda 121 weights approximately 354 kg more than 1954 Porsche 356.
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, 1979 Mazda 121 (160 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Porsche 356. (133 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1979 Mazda 121 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Porsche 356.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Mazda 121 | 1954 Porsche 356 | |
Make | Mazda | Porsche |
Model | 121 | 356 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1970 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 98 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1134 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 3960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2110 mm |