1996 Honda Today vs. 1986 Mazda 929

To start off, 1996 Honda Today is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Mazda 929. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Mazda 929 would be higher. At 2,953 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Mazda 929 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Mazda 929 (190 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 1996 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Mazda 929 should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Mazda 929 weights approximately 915 kg more than 1996 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1996 Honda Today is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1986 Mazda 929. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Honda Today 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, 1986 Mazda 929 (259 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1986 Mazda 929 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Today. 1986 Mazda 929 has automatic transmission and 1996 Honda Today has manual transmission. 1996 Honda Today will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Mazda 929 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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