1951 Abarth 205 vs. 1978 Mazda 929
To start off, 1978 Mazda 929 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Abarth 205. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Abarth 205 would be higher. At 1,970 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Mazda 929 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Mazda 929 (90 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1951 Abarth 205. (64 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Mazda 929 should accelerate faster than 1951 Abarth 205. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mazda 929 weights approximately 332 kg more than 1951 Abarth 205. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Abarth 205 | 1978 Mazda 929 | |
Make | Abarth | Mazda |
Model | 205 | 929 |
Year Released | 1951 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1188 cc | 1970 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 71 mm | 80.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 98 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 818 kg | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3500 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2620 mm |