1987 Mazda 929 vs. 1998 Volvo V90
To start off, 1998 Volvo V90 is newer by 11 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 2,922 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Volvo V90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Volvo V90 (177 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1987 Mazda 929. (114 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Volvo V90 should accelerate faster than 1987 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Volvo V90 weights approximately 305 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, 1998 Volvo V90 (260 Nm @ 4350 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Mazda 929. (184 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 Volvo V90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Mazda 929 | 1998 Volvo V90 | |
| Make | Mazda | Volvo |
| Model | 929 | V90 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2183 cc | 2922 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4350 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1450 mm |
