1989 Mazda 323 vs. 1976 Porsche 911
To start off, 1989 Mazda 323 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 2,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Porsche 911 weights approximately 90 kg more than 1989 Mazda 323.
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, 1976 Porsche 911 (240 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Mazda 323. (104 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1976 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Mazda 323.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Mazda 323 | 1976 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Mazda | Porsche |
Model | 323 | 911 |
Year Released | 1989 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1324 cc | 2687 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 104 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 985 kg | 1075 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2270 mm |