1987 Mazda 929 vs. 1987 Toyota Corolla

To start off, both 1987 Mazda 929 and 1987 Toyota Corolla were released in the same year (1987). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,183 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Mazda 929 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Mazda 929 (114 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1987 Toyota Corolla. (74 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Mazda 929 should accelerate faster than 1987 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Mazda 929 weights approximately 395 kg more than 1987 Toyota Corolla. 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, 1987 Toyota Corolla, 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 (184 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Toyota Corolla. (103 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1987 Mazda 929 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Toyota Corolla.

Compare all specifications:

1987 Mazda 929 1987 Toyota Corolla
Make Mazda Toyota
Model 929 Corolla
Year Released 1987 1987
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2183 cc 1295 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 3 valves 3 valves
Horse Power 114 HP 74 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 6200 RPM
Torque 184 Nm 103 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 4200 RPM
Engine Bore Size 86 mm 76.2 mm
Engine Stroke Size 94 mm 71 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1310 kg 915 kg
Vehicle Length 4890 mm 4210 mm
Vehicle Width 1710 mm 1660 mm
Vehicle Height 1430 mm 1430 mm
Wheelbase Size 2720 mm 2510 mm


 

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