1957 Maserati 350S vs. 1986 Mazda 929
To start off, 1986 Mazda 929 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Maserati 350S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Maserati 350S would be higher. At 3,485 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Maserati 350S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Maserati 350S (321 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 221 more horse power than 1986 Mazda 929. (100 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Maserati 350S should accelerate faster than 1986 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Mazda 929 weights approximately 390 kg more than 1957 Maserati 350S.
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.
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1957 Maserati 350S | 1986 Mazda 929 | |
Make | Maserati | Mazda |
Model | 350S | 929 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3485 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 321 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 770 kg | 1160 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 990 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2620 mm |