1987 Mazda 929 vs. 2001 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2001 Toyota Tundra is newer by 14 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 4,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Tundra (245 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1987 Mazda 929. (114 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 1987 Mazda 929.
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, 2001 Toyota Tundra (427 Nm) has 243 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Mazda 929. (184 Nm). This means 2001 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Mazda 929. 2001 Toyota Tundra has automatic transmission and 1987 Mazda 929 has manual transmission. 1987 Mazda 929 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Toyota Tundra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Mazda 929 | 2001 Toyota Tundra | |
Make | Mazda | Toyota |
Model | 929 | Tundra |
Year Released | 1987 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2183 cc | 4700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 245 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 184 Nm | 427 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 5530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 3270 mm |