1973 Mazda 929 vs. 1965 Avanti Avanti
To start off, 1973 Mazda 929 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Avanti Avanti. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Avanti Avanti would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Avanti Avanti (254 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 1973 Mazda 929. (83 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1973 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 300 kg more than 1973 Mazda 929. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1965 Avanti Avanti (488 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 351 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mazda 929. (137 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1965 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Mazda 929 | 1965 Avanti Avanti | |
| Make | Mazda | Avanti |
| Model | 929 | Avanti |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1768 cc | 5354 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 254 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 488 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 95 L |
