1988 Mazda RX-7 vs. 1979 Porsche 928
To start off, 1988 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Porsche 928. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Porsche 928 would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Porsche 928 (295 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 1988 Mazda RX-7. (148 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1988 Mazda RX-7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Porsche 928 weights approximately 220 kg more than 1988 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, 1979 Porsche 928 (380 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Mazda RX-7. (186 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Mazda RX-7.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Mazda RX-7 | 1979 Porsche 928 | |
Make | Mazda | Porsche |
Model | RX-7 | 928 |
Year Released | 1988 | 1979 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2616 cc | 4664 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | V |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 295 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 186 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2510 mm |