1963 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1974 Mazda 929
To start off, 1974 Mazda 929 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,353 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Chevrolet Corvette (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 217 more horse power than 1974 Mazda 929. (83 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1974 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 280 kg more than 1974 Mazda 929. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1963 Chevrolet Corvette (488 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 354 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mazda 929. (134 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1963 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Chevrolet Corvette | 1974 Mazda 929 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mazda |
| Model | Corvette | 929 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1974 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5353 cc | 1769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1095 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 65 L |
