1986 Mazda 929 vs. 2011 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, 2011 Toyota Sequoia is newer by 25 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 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Toyota Sequoia (381 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 1986 Mazda 929. (190 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 1986 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Toyota Sequoia weights approximately 981 kg more than 1986 Mazda 929. 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, 2011 Toyota Sequoia (543 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 284 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Mazda 929. (259 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Mazda 929 | 2011 Toyota Sequoia | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | 929 | Sequoia |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 381 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 259 Nm | 543 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1625 kg | 2606 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 5210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2029 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1956 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 3099 mm |
