1977 Aston Martin V8 vs. 1986 Mazda 929
To start off, 1986 Mazda 929 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Aston Martin V8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Aston Martin V8 would be higher. At 5,339 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Aston Martin V8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Aston Martin V8 (340 HP) has 150 more horse power than 1986 Mazda 929. (190 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Aston Martin V8 should accelerate faster than 1986 Mazda 929.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1977 Aston Martin V8 (542 Nm) has 283 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Mazda 929. (259 Nm). This means 1977 Aston Martin V8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Mazda 929. 1986 Mazda 929 has automatic transmission and 1977 Aston Martin V8 has manual transmission. 1977 Aston Martin V8 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Mazda 929 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Aston Martin V8 | 1986 Mazda 929 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Mazda |
Model | V8 | 929 |
Year Released | 1977 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5339 cc | 2953 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 340 HP | 190 HP |
Torque | 542 Nm | 259 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.1 mm | 77.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 8.9:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2720 mm |