1993 Mazda AZ-1 vs. 1998 Porsche 911
To start off, 1998 Porsche 911 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Mazda AZ-1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Mazda AZ-1 would be higher. At 3,164 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Porsche 911 weights approximately 316 kg more than 1993 Mazda AZ-1.
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, 1998 Porsche 911 (600 Nm) has 515 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Mazda AZ-1. (85 Nm). This means 1998 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Mazda AZ-1.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Mazda AZ-1 | 1998 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Mazda | Porsche |
| Model | AZ-1 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 657 cc | 3164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 537 HP |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 74.4 mm |
| Top Speed | 152 km/hour | 310 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 834 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2280 mm |
