1987 Mazda 929 vs. 1988 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1988 Holden Commodore is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Mazda 929. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Mazda 929 would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Holden Commodore (168 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1987 Mazda 929. (114 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1987 Mazda 929.
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, 1988 Holden Commodore (292 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Mazda 929. (184 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1988 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Mazda 929. 1988 Holden Commodore 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. 1988 Holden Commodore will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Mazda 929 | 1988 Holden Commodore | |
Make | Mazda | Holden |
Model | 929 | Commodore |
Year Released | 1987 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2183 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 184 Nm | 292 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1310 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2740 mm |