1980 Mazda 929 vs. 1994 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1994 Toyota Supra is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Mazda 929. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Mazda 929 would be higher. At 2,997 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Toyota Supra (326 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 243 more horse power than 1980 Mazda 929. (83 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1980 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Toyota Supra weights approximately 465 kg more than 1980 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, 1994 Toyota Supra (441 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 304 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Mazda 929. (137 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1994 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Mazda 929 | 1994 Toyota Supra | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | 929 | Supra |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1769 cc | 2997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 326 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 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 |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 75 L |
