1979 Mazda 929 vs. 1991 Porsche 928
To start off, 1991 Porsche 928 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Mazda 929. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Mazda 929 would be higher. At 4,663 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Porsche 928 (306 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 216 more horse power than 1979 Mazda 929. (90 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1979 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Porsche 928 weights approximately 380 kg more than 1979 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, 1991 Porsche 928 (408 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 248 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Mazda 929. (160 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1991 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Mazda 929 | 1991 Porsche 928 | |
| Make | Mazda | Porsche |
| Model | 929 | 928 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1970 cc | 4663 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 408 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 2060 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2510 mm |
