1946 Lancia Ardea 3 vs. 1987 Mazda 929
To start off, 1987 Mazda 929 is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Lancia Ardea 3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Lancia Ardea 3 would be higher. At 2,954 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Mazda 929 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Mazda 929 (163 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 1946 Lancia Ardea 3. (28 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Mazda 929 should accelerate faster than 1946 Lancia Ardea 3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Mazda 929 weights approximately 806 kg more than 1946 Lancia Ardea 3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1946 Lancia Ardea 3 | 1987 Mazda 929 | |
Make | Lancia | Mazda |
Model | Ardea 3 | 929 |
Year Released | 1946 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 903 cc | 2954 cc |
Horse Power | 28 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 674 kg | 1480 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2720 mm |