1986 Mazda 929 vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 21 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 2,987 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz E (221 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1986 Mazda 929. (190 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 1986 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Mazda 929 weights approximately 385 kg more than 2007 Mercedes-Benz E.
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, 2007 Mercedes-Benz E (510 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 251 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Mazda 929. (259 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Mazda 929 | 2007 Mercedes-Benz E | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 929 | E |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 2987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 221 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 259 Nm | 510 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.4 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 17.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1625 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2860 mm |
