Porsche 968 Cabriolet (1991 – 1995) vs Mazda RX-7 (1992 – 2002): specs compared
The Mazda RX-7 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 276 hp against 240 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 5.7 s against 6.5 s. The Porsche 968 Cabriolet has the higher top speed: 254 km/h against 250 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 10.3 L/100 km against 11.1 L/100 km. The Mazda RX-7 is the lighter car, from 1,300 kg against 1,398 kg.
| Specification |
Porsche
968 Cabriolet
1991 – 1995
|
Mazda
RX-7
1992 – 2002
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Japan |
| Documented years | 1991 – 1995 | 1992 – 2002 |
| Body style | Convertible | — |
| Variants | 1 | 3 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 240 hp | 237 – 276 hp |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 296 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.5 s | 5.7 – 5.9 s |
| Top speed | 254 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 10.3 L/100 km | 11.1 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,321 mm | 4,295 mm |
| Width | 1,735 mm | 1,750 mm |
| Height | 1,275 mm | 1,229 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,400 mm | 2,426 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,398 kg | 1,300 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.