1986 Mazda RX-7 vs. 1990 Porsche 911
To start off, 1990 Porsche 911 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Mazda RX-7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Mazda RX-7 would be higher. At 3,589 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Porsche 911 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. Let's talk about torque, 1990 Porsche 911 (946 Nm) has 700 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Mazda RX-7. (246 Nm). This means 1990 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Mazda RX-7.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Mazda RX-7 | 1990 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Mazda | Porsche |
| Model | RX-7 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 3589 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | boxer |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 246 Nm | 946 Nm |
| Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 350 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
