1973 Mazda 929 vs. 1970 Pontiac GTO

To start off, 1973 Mazda 929 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Pontiac GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Pontiac GTO would be higher. At 6,548 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Pontiac GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Pontiac GTO (370 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 287 more horse power than 1973 Mazda 929. (83 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 1973 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Pontiac GTO weights approximately 555 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, 1970 Pontiac GTO (603 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 466 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mazda 929. (137 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mazda 929.

Compare all specifications:

1973 Mazda 929 1970 Pontiac GTO
Make Mazda Pontiac
Model 929 GTO
Year Released 1973 1970
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1768 cc 6548 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 83 HP 370 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 137 Nm 603 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 3900 RPM
Engine Bore Size 80 mm 104.7 mm
Engine Stroke Size 88 mm 95.3 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 8.6:1 10.5:1
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1160 kg 1715 kg
Vehicle Length 4550 mm 5160 mm
Vehicle Width 1670 mm 1950 mm
Vehicle Height 1420 mm 1340 mm
Wheelbase Size 2520 mm 2850 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 65 L 67 L


 

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