1995 Mazda RX-01 vs. 1988 Porsche 911
To start off, 1995 Mazda RX-01 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,162 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Porsche 911 (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1995 Mazda RX-01. (220 HP @ 8500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1995 Mazda RX-01. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Porsche 911 weights approximately 110 kg more than 1995 Mazda RX-01. 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, 1988 Porsche 911 (286 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Mazda RX-01. (216 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1988 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 | 1988 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Mazda | Porsche |
| Model | RX-01 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2614 cc | 3162 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | boxer |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 286 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 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 | 1100 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 80 L |
