1969 Chevrolet Vega vs. 1979 Mazda 121
To start off, 1979 Mazda 121 is newer by 10 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, both vehicles can yield 90 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mazda 121 weights approximately 129 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 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Mazda 121. (160 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1969 Chevrolet Vega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Mazda 121.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Chevrolet Vega | 1979 Mazda 121 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mazda |
| Model | Vega | 121 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2287 cc | 1970 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 164 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.9 mm | 98 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 1134 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2520 mm |
