1984 Mazda RX-7 vs. 1957 Porsche 356
To start off, 1984 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 27 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, 1984 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Mazda RX-7 (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1957 Porsche 356. (100 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1957 Porsche 356. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Mazda RX-7 weights approximately 205 kg more than 1957 Porsche 356. 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, 1984 Mazda RX-7 (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Porsche 356. (121 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1984 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Porsche 356.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Mazda RX-7 | 1957 Porsche 356 | |
Make | Mazda | Porsche |
Model | RX-7 | 356 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2292 cc | 1496 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 121 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 3960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2110 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 52 L |