1995 Mazda RX-01 vs. 1989 Porsche 928
To start off, 1995 Mazda RX-01 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Porsche 928. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Porsche 928 would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Porsche 928 (306 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1995 Mazda RX-01. (220 HP @ 8500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1995 Mazda RX-01. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Porsche 928 weights approximately 430 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, 1989 Porsche 928 (408 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Mazda RX-01. (216 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1989 Porsche 928 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 | 1989 Porsche 928 | |
Make | Mazda | Porsche |
Model | RX-01 | 928 |
Year Released | 1995 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2614 cc | 4664 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
Horse Power | 220 HP | 306 HP |
Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 216 Nm | 408 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 76 L |