2009 Mazda RX-8 vs. 1993 Porsche 911
To start off, 2009 Mazda RX-8 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,162 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mazda RX-8 (232 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1993 Porsche 911. (228 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mazda RX-8 should accelerate faster than 1993 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, 1993 Porsche 911 (286 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mazda RX-8. (216 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1993 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mazda RX-8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Mazda RX-8 | 1993 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Mazda | Porsche |
| Model | RX-8 | 911 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1306 cc | 3162 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | boxer |
| Horse Power | 232 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 286 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1260 mm |
