1987 Mazda 929 vs. 2009 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2009 Nissan Titan is newer by 22 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 5,551 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Titan (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 1987 Mazda 929. (163 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Titan 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, 2009 Nissan Titan (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 275 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Mazda 929. (247 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Mazda 929. 2009 Nissan Titan 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. 2009 Nissan Titan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Mazda 929 | 2009 Nissan Titan | |
Make | Mazda | Nissan |
Model | 929 | Titan |
Year Released | 1987 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2954 cc | 5551 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 247 Nm | 522 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 5710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1900 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 3560 mm |