1977 Mazda 929 vs. 1984 Porsche 930
To start off, 1984 Porsche 930 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Mazda 929. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Mazda 929 would be higher. At 3,299 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Porsche 930 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Porsche 930 (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 213 more horse power than 1977 Mazda 929. (83 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 1977 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Porsche 930 weights approximately 165 kg more than 1977 Mazda 929. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1984 Porsche 930 (441 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 304 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Mazda 929. (137 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1984 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Mazda 929 | 1984 Porsche 930 | |
| Make | Mazda | Porsche |
| Model | 929 | 930 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1768 cc | 3299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 74.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1135 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2510 mm |
