1995 Mazda RX-7 vs. 1988 Porsche 944
To start off, 1995 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Porsche 944. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Porsche 944 would be higher. At 2,990 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Porsche 944 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Mazda RX-7 (238 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1988 Porsche 944. (208 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1988 Porsche 944. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Porsche 944 weights approximately 56 kg more than 1995 Mazda RX-7.
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-7 (296 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Porsche 944. (281 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1995 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Porsche 944.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Mazda RX-7 | 1988 Porsche 944 | |
| Make | Mazda | Porsche |
| Model | RX-7 | 944 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2616 cc | 2990 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 296 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1356 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2390 mm |
