2006 Mazda RX-8 vs. 1989 Porsche 911
To start off, 2006 Mazda RX-8 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Porsche 911 (247 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2006 Mazda RX-8. (190 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2006 Mazda RX-8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mazda RX-8 weights approximately 70 kg more than 1989 Porsche 911.
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, 1989 Porsche 911 (310 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mazda RX-8. (220 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1989 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mazda RX-8.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Mazda RX-8 | 1989 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Mazda | Porsche |
Model | RX-8 | 911 |
Year Released | 2006 | 1989 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1308 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | boxer |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.1 mm | 76.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 77 L |