1990 Mazda 929 vs. 1993 Toyota MR2
To start off, 1993 Toyota MR2 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Mazda 929. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Mazda 929 would be higher. Both 1990 Mazda 929 and 1993 Toyota MR2 are equipped with a 1,998 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Toyota MR2 (154 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1990 Mazda 929. (110 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Toyota MR2 should accelerate faster than 1990 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Mazda 929 weights approximately 110 kg more than 1993 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, 1993 Toyota MR2 (195 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Mazda 929. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1993 Toyota MR2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Mazda 929 | 1993 Toyota MR2 | |
Make | Mazda | Toyota |
Model | 929 | MR2 |
Year Released | 1990 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 154 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 195 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1345 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2410 mm |