1986 Mazda 929 vs. 1975 Porsche 924
To start off, 1986 Mazda 929 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Porsche 924. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Porsche 924 would be higher. At 2,953 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Mazda 929 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Mazda 929 (190 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1975 Porsche 924. (125 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Mazda 929 should accelerate faster than 1975 Porsche 924. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Mazda 929 weights approximately 539 kg more than 1975 Porsche 924. 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, 1986 Mazda 929 (259 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Porsche 924. (164 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1986 Mazda 929 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Porsche 924.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Mazda 929 | 1975 Porsche 924 | |
Make | Mazda | Porsche |
Model | 929 | 924 |
Year Released | 1986 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2953 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 125 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 259 Nm | 164 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 86.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77.4 mm | 84.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 9.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1625 kg | 1086 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2410 mm |