1995 Mazda RX-01 vs. 1995 Porsche 993
To start off, both 1995 Mazda RX-01 and 1995 Porsche 993 were released in the same year (1995). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,596 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Porsche 993 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Porsche 993 (282 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1995 Mazda RX-01. (220 HP @ 8500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Porsche 993 should accelerate faster than 1995 Mazda RX-01. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Porsche 993 weights approximately 320 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, 1995 Porsche 993 (347 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Mazda RX-01. (216 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1995 Porsche 993 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 | 1995 Porsche 993 | |
| Make | Mazda | Porsche |
| Model | RX-01 | 993 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2614 cc | 3596 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 347 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 5250 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 | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2280 mm |
