2005 Marcos TSO vs. 1990 Mazda 929
To start off, 2005 Marcos TSO is newer by 15 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 5,666 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Marcos TSO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Marcos TSO (475 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 365 more horse power than 1990 Mazda 929. (110 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Marcos TSO should accelerate faster than 1990 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Mazda 929 weights approximately 175 kg more than 2005 Marcos TSO.
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, 2005 Marcos TSO (535 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 368 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Mazda 929. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Marcos TSO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Marcos TSO | 1990 Mazda 929 | |
Make | Marcos | Mazda |
Model | TSO | 929 |
Year Released | 2005 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5666 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 475 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 535 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 98 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1345 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2720 mm |