1994 Jaguar XJ6 vs. 1978 Mazda 929
To start off, 1994 Jaguar XJ6 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Mazda 929. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Mazda 929 would be higher. At 3,238 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Jaguar XJ6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Jaguar XJ6 (216 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1978 Mazda 929. (83 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Jaguar XJ6 should accelerate faster than 1978 Mazda 929.
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, 1994 Jaguar XJ6 (302 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mazda 929. (138 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1994 Jaguar XJ6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Jaguar XJ6 | 1978 Mazda 929 | |
Make | Jaguar | Mazda |
Model | XJ6 | 929 |
Year Released | 1994 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3238 cc | 1769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 216 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 302 Nm | 138 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 88 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2080 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 65 L |