1987 Mazda 929 vs. 1992 Porsche 968
To start off, 1992 Porsche 968 is newer by 5 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 2,990 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Porsche 968 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Porsche 968 (241 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 1987 Mazda 929. (114 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Porsche 968 should accelerate faster than 1987 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Porsche 968 weights approximately 55 kg more than 1987 Mazda 929. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1992 Porsche 968 (305 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Mazda 929. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1992 Porsche 968 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Mazda 929 | 1992 Porsche 968 | |
| Make | Mazda | Porsche |
| Model | 929 | 968 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 241 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 104 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1345 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2510 mm |
