1987 Mazda 929 vs. 1955 Porsche 356
To start off, 1987 Mazda 929 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Porsche 356 would be higher. At 2,954 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Mazda 929 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Mazda 929 weights approximately 680 kg more than 1955 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.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Mazda 929 | 1955 Porsche 356 | |
Make | Mazda | Porsche |
Model | 929 | 356 |
Year Released | 1987 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2954 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 3870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2110 mm |