2007 Mazda B3000 vs. 1981 Porsche 930
To start off, 2007 Mazda B3000 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Porsche 930. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Porsche 930 would be higher. At 3,299 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Porsche 930 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Porsche 930 (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 2007 Mazda B3000. (148 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 2007 Mazda B3000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mazda B3000 weights approximately 110 kg more than 1981 Porsche 930.
Because 1981 Porsche 930 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1981 Porsche 930. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Mazda B3000, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1981 Porsche 930 (440 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mazda B3000. (244 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1981 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mazda B3000.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mazda B3000 | 1981 Porsche 930 | |
| Make | Mazda | Porsche |
| Model | B3000 | 930 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2969 cc | 3299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 2510 mm |
