1990 Mazda 929 vs. 1988 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1990 Mazda 929 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Toyota Carina would be higher. Both 1990 Mazda 929 and 1988 Toyota Carina are equipped with a 1,998 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Toyota Carina (158 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1990 Mazda 929. (110 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1990 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Mazda 929 weights approximately 313 kg more than 1988 Toyota Carina.
Because 1990 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 1990 Mazda 929. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Toyota Carina, 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, 1988 Toyota Carina (190 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Mazda 929. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1988 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Mazda 929 | 1988 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Mazda | Toyota |
Model | 929 | Carina |
Year Released | 1990 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 98 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1345 kg | 1032 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1320 mm |