1987 Mazda 929 vs. 2002 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2002 Smart ForTwo is newer by 15 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 2,183 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Mazda 929 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Mazda 929 (114 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2002 Smart ForTwo. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Mazda 929 should accelerate faster than 2002 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Mazda 929 weights approximately 505 kg more than 2002 Smart ForTwo. 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, 1987 Mazda 929 (184 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Smart ForTwo. (100 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1987 Mazda 929 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Mazda 929 | 2002 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Mazda | Smart |
| Model | 929 | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2183 cc | 799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 65.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 2510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 1820 mm |
