1947 Maserati A6 vs. 1987 Mazda 929
To start off, 1987 Mazda 929 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1947 Maserati A6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1947 Maserati A6 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 99 more horse power than 1947 Maserati A6. (64 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Mazda 929 should accelerate faster than 1947 Maserati A6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Mazda 929 weights approximately 605 kg more than 1947 Maserati A6. 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.
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1947 Maserati A6 | 1987 Mazda 929 | |
Make | Maserati | Mazda |
Model | A6 | 929 |
Year Released | 1947 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1488 cc | 2954 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 1480 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2720 mm |