1978 Mazda 929 vs. 1984 Toyota Soarer
To start off, 1984 Toyota Soarer is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Mazda 929. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Mazda 929 would be higher. At 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Toyota Soarer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Toyota Soarer (115 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1978 Mazda 929. (90 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Toyota Soarer should accelerate faster than 1978 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Toyota Soarer weights approximately 30 kg more than 1978 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 Toyota Soarer (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mazda 929. (160 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1984 Toyota Soarer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Mazda 929 | 1984 Toyota Soarer | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | 929 | Soarer |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1970 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 75.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2670 mm |
