1987 Mazda 929 vs. 1987 Volkswagen Polo
To start off, both 1987 Mazda 929 and 1987 Volkswagen Polo 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 Mazda 929 (163 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1987 Volkswagen Polo. (44 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Mazda 929 should accelerate faster than 1987 Volkswagen Polo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Mazda 929 weights approximately 710 kg more than 1987 Volkswagen Polo. 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 Volkswagen Polo, 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 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Volkswagen Polo. (95 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1987 Mazda 929 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Volkswagen Polo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Mazda 929 | 1987 Volkswagen Polo | |
| Make | Mazda | Volkswagen |
| Model | 929 | Polo |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2954 cc | 1043 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 247 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2340 mm |
