2003 Mazda RX-8 vs. 1990 Porsche 911
To start off, 2003 Mazda RX-8 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,299 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Porsche 911 (316 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 2003 Mazda RX-8. (228 HP @ 8200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2003 Mazda RX-8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Porsche 911 weights approximately 42 kg more than 2003 Mazda RX-8. 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, 1990 Porsche 911 (450 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 239 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Mazda RX-8. (211 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1990 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Mazda RX-8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Mazda RX-8 | 1990 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Mazda | Porsche |
| Model | RX-8 | 911 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1308 cc | 3299 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | boxer |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 316 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 211 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 7.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 235 km/hour | 270 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.7 seconds | 5.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 1467 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.4 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 76 L |
