1987 Mazda MX-6 vs. 1994 Porsche 928
To start off, 1994 Porsche 928 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Mazda MX-6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Mazda MX-6 would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Porsche 928 (306 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 196 more horse power than 1987 Mazda MX-6. (110 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1987 Mazda MX-6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Porsche 928 weights approximately 370 kg more than 1987 Mazda MX-6. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1994 Porsche 928 (409 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Mazda MX-6. (177 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1994 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Mazda MX-6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Mazda MX-6 | 1994 Porsche 928 | |
| Make | Mazda | Porsche |
| Model | MX-6 | 928 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2184 cc | 4664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 177 Nm | 409 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2510 mm |
