1989 Mazda RX-7 vs. 1995 Porsche 911
To start off, 1995 Porsche 911 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Mazda RX-7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Mazda RX-7 would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Porsche 911 (430 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 230 more horse power than 1989 Mazda RX-7. (200 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1989 Mazda RX-7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Mazda RX-7 weights approximately 70 kg more than 1995 Porsche 911.
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, 1995 Porsche 911 (540 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 276 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Mazda RX-7. (264 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1995 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Mazda RX-7.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Mazda RX-7 | 1995 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Mazda | Porsche |
| Model | RX-7 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2614 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | boxer |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 430 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 264 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 238 km/hour | 295 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 1215 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2280 mm |
