1973 Mazda 929 vs. 1973 Oldsmobile Cutlass
To start off, both 1973 Mazda 929 and 1973 Oldsmobile Cutlass were released in the same year (1973). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Oldsmobile Cutlass is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Oldsmobile Cutlass (160 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1973 Mazda 929. (83 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Oldsmobile Cutlass should accelerate faster than 1973 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Oldsmobile Cutlass weights approximately 454 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, 1973 Oldsmobile Cutlass (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 243 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mazda 929. (137 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1973 Oldsmobile Cutlass will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Mazda 929 | 1973 Oldsmobile Cutlass | |
Make | Mazda | Oldsmobile |
Model | 929 | Cutlass |
Year Released | 1973 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1768 cc | 5736 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 83 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 137 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 103.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 85.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1614 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 5280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2960 mm |