1989 Mazda RX-7 vs. 1989 Porsche 944
To start off, both 1989 Mazda RX-7 and 1989 Porsche 944 were released in the same year (1989). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,614 cc, 1989 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Mazda RX-7 (200 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1989 Porsche 944. (160 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1989 Porsche 944. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Mazda RX-7 weights approximately 25 kg more than 1989 Porsche 944. 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, 1989 Mazda RX-7 (264 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Porsche 944. (205 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1989 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Porsche 944.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Mazda RX-7 | 1989 Porsche 944 | |
Make | Mazda | Porsche |
Model | RX-7 | 944 |
Year Released | 1989 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2614 cc | 2477 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 264 Nm | 205 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 1260 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2410 mm |