1987 Mazda 929 vs. 1971 Porsche 914
To start off, 1987 Mazda 929 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Porsche 914. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Porsche 914 would be higher. At 2,954 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Mazda 929 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Mazda 929 (163 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1971 Porsche 914. (79 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Mazda 929 should accelerate faster than 1971 Porsche 914. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Mazda 929 weights approximately 555 kg more than 1971 Porsche 914. 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, 1987 Mazda 929 (247 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Porsche 914. (136 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1987 Mazda 929 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Porsche 914.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Mazda 929 | 1971 Porsche 914 | |
Make | Mazda | Porsche |
Model | 929 | 914 |
Year Released | 1987 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2954 cc | 1679 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 247 Nm | 136 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2460 mm |