1980 Mazda 121 vs. 1980 Porsche 924
To start off, both 1980 Mazda 121 and 1980 Porsche 924 were released in the same year (1980). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,983 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Porsche 924 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Porsche 924 weights approximately 69 kg more than 1980 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.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Mazda 121 | 1980 Porsche 924 | |
Make | Mazda | Porsche |
Model | 121 | 924 |
Year Released | 1980 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1970 cc | 1983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 174 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1179 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2410 mm |