1987 Mazda 929 vs. 1993 Porsche 993
To start off, 1993 Porsche 993 is newer by 6 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Porsche 993 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Porsche 993 (282 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1987 Mazda 929. (163 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Porsche 993 should accelerate faster than 1987 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Mazda 929 weights approximately 60 kg more than 1993 Porsche 993.
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, 1993 Porsche 993 (347 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Mazda 929. (247 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1993 Porsche 993 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Mazda 929 | 1993 Porsche 993 | |
| Make | Mazda | Porsche |
| Model | 929 | 993 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2954 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 247 Nm | 347 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2280 mm |
