2006 Mazda RX-8 vs. 1998 Porsche 935
To start off, 2006 Mazda RX-8 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Porsche 935. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Porsche 935 would be higher. In terms of performance, 1998 Porsche 935 (276 HP) has 86 more horse power than 2006 Mazda RX-8. (190 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Porsche 935 should accelerate faster than 2006 Mazda RX-8.
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, 1998 Porsche 935 (310 Nm) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mazda RX-8. (220 Nm). This means 1998 Porsche 935 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 | 1998 Porsche 935 | |
Make | Mazda | Porsche |
Model | RX-8 | 935 |
Year Released | 2006 | 1998 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | boxer |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 276 HP |
Torque | 220 Nm | 310 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 6.8:1 |
Top Speed | 223 km/hour | 328 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |