1985 Mazda 929 vs. 1987 Porsche 959
To start off, 1987 Porsche 959 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Mazda 929. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Mazda 929 would be higher. At 2,849 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Porsche 959 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Porsche 959 (450 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 361 more horse power than 1985 Mazda 929. (89 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Porsche 959 should accelerate faster than 1985 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Porsche 959 weights approximately 300 kg more than 1985 Mazda 929. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1987 Porsche 959 (500 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 340 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Mazda 929. (160 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1987 Porsche 959 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Mazda 929 | 1987 Porsche 959 | |
| Make | Mazda | Porsche |
| Model | 929 | 959 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1969 cc | 2849 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 450 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2270 mm |
