1998 Mazda RX-7 vs. 1975 Porsche 930
To start off, 1998 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Porsche 930. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Porsche 930 would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Porsche 930 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Mazda RX-7 (280 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1975 Porsche 930. (256 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1975 Porsche 930. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Mazda RX-7 weights approximately 130 kg more than 1975 Porsche 930. 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, 1975 Porsche 930 (351 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Mazda RX-7. (315 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1975 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Mazda RX-7.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Mazda RX-7 | 1975 Porsche 930 | |
Make | Mazda | Porsche |
Model | RX-7 | 930 |
Year Released | 1998 | 1975 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2616 cc | 2994 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
Horse Power | 280 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 315 Nm | 351 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1140 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 |