1973 Honda 1300 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 Honda 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Honda 1300 would be higher. At 1,769 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Mazda 929 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Mazda 929 (83 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1973 Honda 1300. (81 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Mazda 929 should accelerate faster than 1973 Honda 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mazda 929 weights approximately 175 kg more than 1973 Honda 1300. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1974 Mazda 929 (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Honda 1300. (105 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1974 Mazda 929 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Honda 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Honda 1300 | 1974 Mazda 929 | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | 1300 | 929 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1769 cc |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 55 L |
