1984 Mazda RX-7 vs. 1983 Porsche 930
To start off, 1984 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Porsche 930. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Porsche 930 would be higher. At 3,297 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Porsche 930 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Porsche 930 (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 1984 Mazda RX-7. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 1984 Mazda RX-7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Porsche 930 weights approximately 240 kg more than 1984 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, 1983 Porsche 930 (440 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 295 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Mazda RX-7. (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1983 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Mazda RX-7.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Mazda RX-7 | 1983 Porsche 930 | |
| Make | Mazda | Porsche |
| Model | RX-7 | 930 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1983 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2292 cc | 3297 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2510 mm |
