1979 Mazda 121 vs. 1971 Porsche 917
To start off, 1979 Mazda 121 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Porsche 917. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Porsche 917 would be higher. At 4,994 cc, 1971 Porsche 917 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Porsche 917 (520 HP) has 430 more horse power than 1979 Mazda 121. (90 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Porsche 917 should accelerate faster than 1979 Mazda 121.
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, 1971 Porsche 917 (610 Nm) has 450 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Mazda 121. (160 Nm). This means 1971 Porsche 917 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Mazda 121.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Mazda 121 | 1971 Porsche 917 | |
| Make | Mazda | Porsche |
| Model | 121 | 917 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1970 cc | 4994 cc |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 520 HP |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 610 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
