1990 Mazda 929 vs. 2007 Toyota Hilux
To start off, 2007 Toyota Hilux is newer by 17 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 2007 Toyota Hilux are equipped with a 1,998 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Hilux (134 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1990 Mazda 929. (110 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Hilux should accelerate faster than 1990 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Hilux weights approximately 105 kg more than 1990 Mazda 929. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2007 Toyota Hilux (182 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Mazda 929. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Hilux will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Mazda 929 | 2007 Toyota Hilux | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | 929 | Hilux |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2007 |
| 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 | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1345 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 3090 mm |
