1978 Mazda 929 vs. 1997 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1997 Toyota Supra is newer by 19 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 2,997 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Toyota Supra (325 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 235 more horse power than 1978 Mazda 929. (90 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1978 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Toyota Supra weights approximately 470 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, 1997 Toyota Supra (441 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 281 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mazda 929. (160 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1997 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Mazda 929 | 1997 Toyota Supra | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | 929 | Supra |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1970 cc | 2997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1620 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2560 mm |
