1987 Mazda 929 vs. 1984 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1987 Mazda 929 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Nissan Laurel 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 61 more horse power than 1984 Nissan Laurel. (102 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Mazda 929 should accelerate faster than 1984 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Mazda 929 weights approximately 410 kg more than 1984 Nissan Laurel. 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 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Nissan Laurel. (162 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1987 Mazda 929 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Nissan Laurel. 1984 Nissan Laurel has automatic transmission and 1987 Mazda 929 has manual transmission. 1987 Mazda 929 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Nissan Laurel will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Mazda 929 | 1984 Nissan Laurel | |
| Make | Mazda | Nissan |
| Model | 929 | Laurel |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2954 cc | 1952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 247 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2410 mm |
