2006 Mazda Drifter vs. 1978 Porsche 911
To start off, 2006 Mazda Drifter is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 2,992 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Porsche 911 (355 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 232 more horse power than 2006 Mazda Drifter. (123 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2006 Mazda Drifter.
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, 1978 Porsche 911 (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 544 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mazda Drifter. (206 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1978 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mazda Drifter.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Mazda Drifter | 1978 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Mazda | Porsche |
Model | Drifter | 911 |
Year Released | 2006 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2606 cc | 2992 cc |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 355 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 206 Nm | 750 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 80 L |