1965 Innocenti IM 3 vs. 1976 Mazda 929
To start off, 1976 Mazda 929 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Innocenti IM 3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Innocenti IM 3 would be higher. At 1,769 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Mazda 929 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Mazda 929 (83 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1965 Innocenti IM 3. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Mazda 929 should accelerate faster than 1965 Innocenti IM 3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Mazda 929 weights approximately 184 kg more than 1965 Innocenti IM 3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1976 Mazda 929 (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Innocenti IM 3. (84 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1976 Mazda 929 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Innocenti IM 3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Innocenti IM 3 | 1976 Mazda 929 | |
| Make | Innocenti | Mazda |
| Model | IM 3 | 929 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 1769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 84 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 64.6 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.7 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1074 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3760 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2520 mm |
