1983 Mazda RX-7 vs. 1954 Porsche 356
To start off, 1983 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Porsche 356 would be higher. At 2,292 cc, 1983 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Porsche 356 (110 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1983 Mazda RX-7. (105 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Porsche 356 should accelerate faster than 1983 Mazda RX-7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Mazda RX-7 weights approximately 280 kg more than 1954 Porsche 356.
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, 1983 Mazda RX-7 (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Porsche 356. (133 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1983 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Porsche 356.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Mazda RX-7 | 1954 Porsche 356 | |
Make | Mazda | Porsche |
Model | RX-7 | 356 |
Year Released | 1983 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2292 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | boxer |
Horse Power | 105 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 133 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 | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 3960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2110 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 79 L |