1996 Mazda RX-7 vs. 1979 Porsche 930
To start off, 1996 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Porsche 930. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Porsche 930 would be higher. At 3,299 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Porsche 930 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Porsche 930 (297 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1996 Mazda RX-7. (238 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 1996 Mazda RX-7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Mazda RX-7 weights approximately 10 kg more than 1979 Porsche 930.
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, 1979 Porsche 930 (440 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Mazda RX-7. (296 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1979 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Mazda RX-7.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Mazda RX-7 | 1979 Porsche 930 | |
| Make | Mazda | Porsche |
| Model | RX-7 | 930 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2616 cc | 3299 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 297 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 296 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2510 mm |
