1980 Mazda RX-7 vs. 1985 Porsche 928
To start off, 1985 Porsche 928 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Mazda RX-7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Mazda RX-7 would be higher. At 4,662 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Porsche 928 (310 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 206 more horse power than 1980 Mazda RX-7. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1980 Mazda RX-7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Porsche 928 weights approximately 290 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, 1985 Porsche 928 (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 255 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Mazda RX-7. (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1985 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Mazda RX-7. 1985 Porsche 928 has automatic transmission and 1980 Mazda RX-7 has manual transmission. 1980 Mazda RX-7 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Porsche 928 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Mazda RX-7 | 1985 Porsche 928 | |
Make | Mazda | Porsche |
Model | RX-7 | 928 |
Year Released | 1980 | 1985 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2292 cc | 4662 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | V |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2510 mm |