1988 Mazda 929 vs. 2008 Toyota MR2
To start off, 2008 Toyota MR2 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Mazda 929. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Mazda 929 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Mazda 929 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota MR2 (138 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1988 Mazda 929. (110 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota MR2 should accelerate faster than 1988 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Mazda 929 weights approximately 280 kg more than 2008 Toyota MR2.
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, 2008 Toyota MR2 (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Mazda 929. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota MR2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Mazda 929 | 2008 Toyota MR2 | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | 929 | MR2 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 79.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98 mm | 91.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1345 kg | 1065 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2460 mm |
