1980 Mazda RX-7 vs. 1966 Porsche 911
To start off, 1980 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 2,292 cc, 1980 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Porsche 911 (160 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1980 Mazda RX-7. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1980 Mazda RX-7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Porsche 911 weights approximately 2 kg more than 1980 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, 1966 Porsche 911 (179 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Mazda RX-7. (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1966 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Mazda RX-7.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Mazda RX-7 | 1966 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Mazda | Porsche |
Model | RX-7 | 911 |
Year Released | 1980 | 1966 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2292 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | boxer |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 179 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1062 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2220 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 61 L |