1985 Mazda RX-7 vs. 1959 Porsche 356
To start off, 1985 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Porsche 356 would be higher. At 2,292 cc, 1985 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Mazda RX-7 (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1959 Porsche 356. (75 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1959 Porsche 356. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Mazda RX-7 weights approximately 222 kg more than 1959 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, 1985 Mazda RX-7 (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Porsche 356. (119 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1985 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Porsche 356.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Mazda RX-7 | 1959 Porsche 356 | |
Make | Mazda | Porsche |
Model | RX-7 | 356 |
Year Released | 1985 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2292 cc | 1582 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | boxer |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 119 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 838 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 3960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2110 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 52 L |