1986 Mazda 929 vs. 2009 Ascari A10
To start off, 2009 Ascari A10 is newer by 23 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 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ascari A10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ascari A10 (625 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 435 more horse power than 1986 Mazda 929. (190 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ascari A10 should accelerate faster than 1986 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Mazda 929 weights approximately 345 kg more than 2009 Ascari A10.
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, 2009 Ascari A10 (560 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 301 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Mazda 929. (259 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Ascari A10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Mazda 929. 1986 Mazda 929 has automatic transmission and 2009 Ascari A10 has manual transmission. 2009 Ascari A10 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 | 2009 Ascari A10 | |
| Make | Mazda | Ascari |
| Model | 929 | A10 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 4941 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 625 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 259 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.4 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1625 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1138 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2636 mm |
