2007 Mazda RX-8 vs. 1998 Porsche 911
To start off, 2007 Mazda RX-8 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,164 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Porsche 911 (537 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 305 more horse power than 2007 Mazda RX-8. (232 HP @ 8500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2007 Mazda RX-8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mazda RX-8 weights approximately 30 kg more than 1998 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, 1998 Porsche 911 (600 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 384 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mazda RX-8. (216 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1998 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mazda RX-8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mazda RX-8 | 1998 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Mazda | Porsche |
| Model | RX-8 | 911 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1306 cc | 3164 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | boxer |
| Horse Power | 232 HP | 537 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 74.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 100 L |
