1986 Mazda 929 vs. 1988 Porsche 911
To start off, 1988 Porsche 911 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Mazda 929. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Mazda 929 would be higher. At 3,162 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Porsche 911 (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1986 Mazda 929. (190 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1986 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Mazda 929 weights approximately 415 kg more than 1988 Porsche 911.
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, 1988 Porsche 911 (286 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Mazda 929. (259 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1988 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Mazda 929. 1986 Mazda 929 has automatic transmission and 1988 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 1988 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Mazda 929 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Mazda 929 | 1988 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Mazda | Porsche |
| Model | 929 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 3162 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 259 Nm | 286 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.4 mm | 74.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1625 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2270 mm |
