1969 Chevrolet Vega vs. 1978 Mazda 929
To start off, 1978 Mazda 929 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Chevrolet Vega. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Chevrolet Vega would be higher. At 2,287 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Chevrolet Vega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Chevrolet Vega (90 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1978 Mazda 929. (83 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Chevrolet Vega should accelerate faster than 1978 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mazda 929 weights approximately 115 kg more than 1969 Chevrolet Vega.
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, 1969 Chevrolet Vega (164 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mazda 929. (138 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1969 Chevrolet Vega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Chevrolet Vega | 1978 Mazda 929 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mazda |
| Model | Vega | 929 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2287 cc | 1769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 164 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.9 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 65 L |
