1987 Mazda 929 vs. 1985 Nissan Sunny

To start off, 1987 Mazda 929 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Nissan Sunny. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Nissan Sunny 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) has 89 more horse power than 1985 Nissan Sunny. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Mazda 929 should accelerate faster than 1985 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Mazda 929 weights approximately 620 kg more than 1985 Nissan Sunny. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1987 Mazda 929 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1987 Mazda 929. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Nissan Sunny, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Nissan Sunny. (122 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1987 Mazda 929 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Nissan Sunny.

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