1971 Audi 100 vs. 1976 Mazda 929
To start off, 1976 Mazda 929 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Audi 100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Audi 100 would be higher. At 1,871 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Audi 100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Audi 100 (109 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1976 Mazda 929. (83 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Audi 100 should accelerate faster than 1976 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Mazda 929 weights approximately 24 kg more than 1971 Audi 100.
Let's talk about torque, 1971 Audi 100 (161 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mazda 929. (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1971 Audi 100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Audi 100 | 1976 Mazda 929 | |
| Make | Audi | Mazda |
| Model | 100 | 929 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1871 cc | 1769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 161 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.4 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1074 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2520 mm |
