1984 Holden Commodore vs. 1987 Mazda 929
To start off, 1987 Mazda 929 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Holden Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Holden Commodore would be higher. At 5,040 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Holden Commodore (169 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1987 Mazda 929. (163 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1987 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Mazda 929 weights approximately 100 kg more than 1984 Holden Commodore.
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 Holden Commodore (361 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Mazda 929. (247 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1984 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Holden Commodore | 1987 Mazda 929 | |
Make | Holden | Mazda |
Model | Commodore | 929 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5040 cc | 2954 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 169 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 361 Nm | 247 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1480 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2720 mm |