1995 Mazda RX-01 vs. 1987 Porsche 911
To start off, 1995 Mazda RX-01 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,587 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Porsche 911 weights approximately 235 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, 1987 Porsche 911 (763 Nm) has 547 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Mazda RX-01. (216 Nm). This means 1987 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Mazda RX-01.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Mazda RX-01 | 1987 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Mazda | Porsche |
| Model | RX-01 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2614 cc | 3587 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | boxer |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 763 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2280 mm |
