1987 Mazda 929 vs. 1989 Volvo 740
To start off, 1989 Volvo 740 is newer by 2 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 2,183 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Mazda 929 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Volvo 740 (116 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1987 Mazda 929. (114 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Volvo 740 should accelerate faster than 1987 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Mazda 929 weights approximately 50 kg more than 1989 Volvo 740.
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, 1989 Volvo 740 (194 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Mazda 929. (184 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1989 Volvo 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Mazda 929 | 1989 Volvo 740 | |
| Make | Mazda | Volvo |
| Model | 929 | 740 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2183 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 194 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2780 mm |
