1981 Mazda RX-7 vs. 1957 Porsche 356
To start off, 1981 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Porsche 356 would be higher. At 2,292 cc, 1981 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine.
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:
1981 Mazda RX-7 | 1957 Porsche 356 | |
Make | Mazda | Porsche |
Model | RX-7 | 356 |
Year Released | 1981 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2292 cc | 1586 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 3960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2110 mm |