1990 Alpine A 610 vs. 1986 Mazda 929

To start off, 1990 Alpine A 610 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Mazda 929. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Mazda 929 would be higher. At 2,975 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Alpine A 610 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Alpine A 610 (248 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1986 Mazda 929. (190 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Alpine A 610 should accelerate faster than 1986 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Mazda 929 weights approximately 211 kg more than 1990 Alpine A 610.

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, 1990 Alpine A 610 (357 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Mazda 929. (259 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1990 Alpine A 610 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Mazda 929. 1986 Mazda 929 has automatic transmission and 1990 Alpine A 610 has manual transmission. 1990 Alpine A 610 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Mazda 929 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1990 Alpine A 610 1986 Mazda 929
Make Alpine Mazda
Model A 610 929
Year Released 1990 1986
Engine Size 2975 cc 2953 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 248 HP 190 HP
Engine RPM 5750 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 357 Nm 259 Nm
Torque RPM 2900 RPM 4500 RPM
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Vehicle Weight 1414 kg 1625 kg
Vehicle Length 4430 mm 4930 mm
Vehicle Width 1780 mm 1730 mm
Vehicle Height 1200 mm 1390 mm


 

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