1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 1974 Mazda 929
To start off, 1974 Mazda 929 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante would be higher. At 5,341 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 234 more horse power than 1974 Mazda 929. (83 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1974 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 744 kg more than 1974 Mazda 929. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 300 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mazda 929. (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 1974 Mazda 929 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Mazda |
| Model | V8 Volante | 929 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5341 cc | 1769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1814 kg | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2520 mm |
