1987 Mazda 929 vs. 2006 TVR Tuscan
To start off, 2006 TVR Tuscan is newer by 19 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 3,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 TVR Tuscan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 TVR Tuscan (355 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 241 more horse power than 1987 Mazda 929. (114 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 TVR Tuscan should accelerate faster than 1987 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Mazda 929 weights approximately 80 kg more than 2006 TVR Tuscan.
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, 2006 TVR Tuscan (420 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 236 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Mazda 929. (184 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 TVR Tuscan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Mazda 929 | 2006 TVR Tuscan | |
| Make | Mazda | TVR |
| Model | 929 | Tuscan |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2183 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2370 mm |
