1995 Mazda RX-01 vs. 1982 Porsche 944
To start off, 1995 Mazda RX-01 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Porsche 944. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Porsche 944 would be higher. At 2,614 cc, 1995 Mazda RX-01 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Mazda RX-01 (220 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1982 Porsche 944. (151 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Mazda RX-01 should accelerate faster than 1982 Porsche 944. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Porsche 944 weights approximately 245 kg more than 1995 Mazda RX-01.
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 Mazda RX-01 (216 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Porsche 944. (195 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 Mazda RX-01 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Porsche 944.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Mazda RX-01 | 1982 Porsche 944 | |
| Make | Mazda | Porsche |
| Model | RX-01 | 944 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2614 cc | 2479 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 151 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 195 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1345 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 66 L |
