1990 Mazda RX-7 vs. 1968 Porsche 911
To start off, 1990 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 2,616 cc, 1990 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Mazda RX-7 (197 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1968 Porsche 911. (110 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1968 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Mazda RX-7 weights approximately 280 kg more than 1968 Porsche 911. 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, 1990 Mazda RX-7 (270 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Porsche 911. (158 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1990 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Mazda RX-7 | 1968 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Mazda | Porsche |
| Model | RX-7 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2616 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | boxer |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 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 | 1300 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 61 L |
