1989 Mazda 929 vs. 1989 Nissan Pintara
To start off, both 1989 Mazda 929 and 1989 Nissan Pintara were released in the same year (1989). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,974 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Nissan Pintara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Nissan Pintara (111 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1989 Mazda 929. (110 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Nissan Pintara should accelerate faster than 1989 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Mazda 929 weights approximately 185 kg more than 1989 Nissan Pintara.
Because 1989 Mazda 929 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1989 Mazda 929. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Nissan Pintara, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1989 Nissan Pintara (168 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Mazda 929. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1989 Nissan Pintara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Mazda 929. 1989 Nissan Pintara has automatic transmission and 1989 Mazda 929 has manual transmission. 1989 Mazda 929 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Nissan Pintara will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Mazda 929 | 1989 Nissan Pintara | |
| Make | Mazda | Nissan |
| Model | 929 | Pintara |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1989 |
| Engine Size | 1969 cc | 1974 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 168 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1345 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2560 mm |
