1968 Chevrolet Corvair vs. 1981 Mazda 929
To start off, 1981 Mazda 929 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Chevrolet Corvair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Chevrolet Corvair would be higher. At 2,375 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Chevrolet Corvair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Chevrolet Corvair (102 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1981 Mazda 929. (89 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Chevrolet Corvair should accelerate faster than 1981 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Mazda 929 weights approximately 16 kg more than 1968 Chevrolet Corvair.
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, 1968 Chevrolet Corvair (182 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Mazda 929. (160 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1968 Chevrolet Corvair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Chevrolet Corvair | 1981 Mazda 929 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mazda |
Model | Corvair | 929 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 2375 cc | 1969 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 102 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 182 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 98 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.6:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1134 kg | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2620 mm |