1987 Mazda 929 vs. 1990 Renault Alpine
To start off, 1990 Renault Alpine is newer by 3 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 2,458 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Renault Alpine is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Renault Alpine (182 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1987 Mazda 929. (114 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Renault Alpine should accelerate faster than 1987 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Mazda 929 weights approximately 135 kg more than 1990 Renault Alpine.
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, 1990 Renault Alpine (290 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Mazda 929. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1990 Renault Alpine will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Mazda 929 | 1990 Renault Alpine | |
| Make | Mazda | Renault |
| Model | 929 | Alpine |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 91.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98 mm | 63 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1345 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2350 mm |
