Porsche 911 Carrera (1993 – 1997) vs Mazda RX-7 (1992 – 2002): specs compared
The Porsche 911 Carrera is the more powerful of the two, with up to 285 hp against 276 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 5.4 s against 5.7 s. It has the higher top speed: 275 km/h against 250 km/h. The Mazda RX-7 uses less fuel, from 11.1 L/100 km against 11.4 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,300 kg against 1,350 kg.
| Specification |
Porsche
911 Carrera
1993 – 1997
|
Mazda
RX-7
1992 – 2002
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Japan |
| Documented years | 1993 – 1997 | 1992 – 2002 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 2 | 3 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 272 – 286 hp | 237 – 276 hp |
| Torque | 330 – 340 Nm | 296 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.4 – 5.6 s | 5.7 – 5.9 s |
| Top speed | 270 – 275 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 11.4 – 11.9 L/100 km | 11.1 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,260 mm | 4,295 mm |
| Width | 1,735 mm | 1,750 mm |
| Height | 1,316 mm | 1,229 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,271 mm | 2,426 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,350 – 1,370 kg | 1,300 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.