Compare: Porsche 911 1997 Coupe 300 Hp vs Mazda MX-5 1995 Roadster 90 Hp

General information

Brand

Porsche

Mazda

Model

911

MX-5

Generation

911 (996)

MX-5 I (NA)

Modification (Engine)

Carrera 3.4 (300 Hp)

1.6 (90 Hp)

Start of production

1997

1995

End of production

2001

1998

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Coupe

Roadster

Seats

4

2

Doors

2

Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

8.7 l/100 km

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

10.6 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

10.6 sec

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph

10.1 sec (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)

Maximum speed

280 km/h

175 km/h

Weight-to-power ratio

4.4 kg/Hp, 227.3 Hp/tonne

10.9 kg/Hp, 91.7 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

3.8 kg/Nm, 265.2 Nm/tonne

7.6 kg/Nm, 131.5 Nm/tonne

Internal combustion engine specs

Power

300 Hp @ 6800 rpm.

90 Hp @ 6000 rpm.

Power per litre

88.6 Hp/l

56.3 Hp/l

Torque

350 Nm @ 4600 rpm.

129 Nm @ 4000 rpm.

Engine layout

Rear, Longitudinal

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

M96.01, M96.04

Engine displacement

3387 cm³

1598 cm³

Number of cylinders

6

4

Engine configuration

Boxer

Inline

Cylinder Bore

96 mm

78 mm

Piston Stroke

78 mm

83.6 mm

Compression ratio

11.3

9

Number of valves per cylinder

4

Fuel injection system

Multi-port manifold injection

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Valvetrain

DOHC

Engine oil capacity

8.3 l

Engine oil specification

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Coolant

22.5 l

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1320 kg

981 kg

Max. weight

1720 kg

1230 kg

Max load

400 kg

249 kg

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

135 l

Trunk (boot) space - maximum

130 l

Fuel tank capacity

64 l

48 l

Dimensions

Length

4430 mm

3975 mm

Width

1765 mm

1675 mm

Height

1305 mm

1230 mm

Wheelbase

2350 mm

2265 mm

Front track

1455 mm

1410 mm

Rear (Back) track

1500 mm

1430 mm

Ride height (ground clearance)

100 mm

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

10.6 m

Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain Architecture

The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

Drive wheel

Rear wheel drive

Number of gears and type of gearbox

6 gears, manual transmission

5 gears, manual transmission

Front suspension

Independent, McPherson type with coil spring and anti-roll bar

Double wishbone

Rear suspension

Independent multi-link suspension

Double wishbone

Front brakes

Ventilated discs, 318 mm

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Ventilated discs, 299 mm

Disc

Assisting systems

ABS (Anti-lock braking system)

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Tire size

205/50 R17;255/40 R17

185/60 R14 82 H

Wheel rim size

7J x 17; 9J x 17

5.5J x 14 ET 40