1973 Mazda 929 vs. 1971 Volkswagen 1302
To start off, 1973 Mazda 929 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Volkswagen 1302. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Volkswagen 1302 would be higher. At 1,768 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Mazda 929 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Mazda 929 (83 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1971 Volkswagen 1302. (34 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mazda 929 should accelerate faster than 1971 Volkswagen 1302. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mazda 929 weights approximately 410 kg more than 1971 Volkswagen 1302. 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, 1973 Mazda 929 (137 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Volkswagen 1302. (84 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1973 Mazda 929 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Volkswagen 1302.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Mazda 929 | 1971 Volkswagen 1302 | |
| Make | Mazda | Volkswagen |
| Model | 929 | 1302 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1768 cc | 1192 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2410 mm |
