1988 Honda Legend vs. 1985 Mazda 929
To start off, 1988 Honda Legend is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Mazda 929. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Mazda 929 would be higher. At 2,675 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Honda Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Honda Legend (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1985 Mazda 929. (89 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 1985 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Honda Legend weights approximately 270 kg more than 1985 Mazda 929. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1988 Honda Legend (232 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Mazda 929. (160 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1988 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Honda Legend | 1985 Mazda 929 | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | Legend | 929 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2675 cc | 1969 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 232 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2620 mm |
