1990 Mazda 929 vs. 2012 SsangYong Rexton
To start off, 2012 SsangYong Rexton is newer by 22 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. At 2,696 cc (5 cylinders), 2012 SsangYong Rexton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 SsangYong Rexton (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1990 Mazda 929. (110 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 SsangYong Rexton should accelerate faster than 1990 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 SsangYong Rexton weights approximately 627 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.
Because 2012 SsangYong Rexton is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Mazda 929. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 SsangYong Rexton will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 SsangYong Rexton (345 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Mazda 929. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 SsangYong Rexton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Mazda 929. 2012 SsangYong Rexton has automatic transmission and 1990 Mazda 929 has manual transmission. 1990 Mazda 929 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 SsangYong Rexton will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1990 Mazda 929 | 2012 SsangYong Rexton | |
Make | Mazda | SsangYong |
Model | 929 | Rexton |
Year Released | 1990 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2696 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 345 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 86.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 98 mm | 92.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 17.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1345 kg | 1972 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1840 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2830 mm |