1979 Mazda 929 vs. 1972 Porsche 911
To start off, 1979 Mazda 929 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 2,341 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Porsche 911 (131 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1979 Mazda 929. (83 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1979 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mazda 929 weights approximately 43 kg more than 1972 Porsche 911.
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, 1972 Porsche 911 (197 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Mazda 929. (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1972 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Mazda 929 | 1972 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Mazda | Porsche |
Model | 929 | 911 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1769 cc | 2341 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 83 HP | 131 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 134 Nm | 197 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 70.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 7.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1077 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 80 L |