1973 Mazda 929 vs. 1971 Opel Commodore
To start off, 1973 Mazda 929 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Opel Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Opel Commodore would be higher. At 2,490 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Opel Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Opel Commodore (114 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1973 Mazda 929. (83 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Opel Commodore should accelerate faster than 1973 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Opel Commodore weights approximately 10 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, 1971 Opel Commodore (177 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mazda 929. (137 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1971 Opel Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Mazda 929 | 1971 Opel Commodore | |
| Make | Mazda | Opel |
| Model | 929 | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1768 cc | 2490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 177 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 70 L |
