1973 Mazda 929 vs. 1972 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1973 Mazda 929 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 1,768 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Mazda 929 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Toyota Celica (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1973 Mazda 929. (83 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1973 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mazda 929 weights approximately 14 kg more than 1972 Toyota Celica.
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, both vehicles can yield 137 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Mazda 929 | 1972 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | 929 | Celica |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1768 cc | 1589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1146 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 50 L |
