1973 Mazda 929 vs. 1973 Volkswagen 1600
To start off, both 1973 Mazda 929 and 1973 Volkswagen 1600 were released in the same year (1973). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,769 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Mazda 929 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Mazda 929 (83 HP) has 30 more horse power than 1973 Volkswagen 1600. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mazda 929 should accelerate faster than 1973 Volkswagen 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mazda 929 weights approximately 92 kg more than 1973 Volkswagen 1600. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1973 Mazda 929 (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Volkswagen 1600. (110 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1973 Mazda 929 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Volkswagen 1600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Mazda 929 | 1973 Volkswagen 1600 | |
| Make | Mazda | Volkswagen |
| Model | 929 | 1600 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1769 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 53 HP |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 85.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 69 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 978 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 40 L |
