1987 Maserati 228 vs. 1987 Mazda 929
To start off, both 1987 Maserati 228 and 1987 Mazda 929 were released in the same year (1987). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,954 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Mazda 929 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Maserati 228 (252 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1987 Mazda 929. (163 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Maserati 228 should accelerate faster than 1987 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Mazda 929 weights approximately 215 kg more than 1987 Maserati 228.
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, 1987 Maserati 228 (365 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Mazda 929. (247 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1987 Maserati 228 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Maserati 228 | 1987 Mazda 929 | |
| Make | Maserati | Mazda |
| Model | 228 | 929 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2790 cc | 2954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 247 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2720 mm |
