1973 Mazda 929 vs. 1973 Volkswagen SP2
To start off, both 1973 Mazda 929 and 1973 Volkswagen SP2 were released in the same year (1973). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 8 more horse power than 1973 Volkswagen SP2. (75 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mazda 929 should accelerate faster than 1973 Volkswagen SP2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mazda 929 weights approximately 270 kg more than 1973 Volkswagen SP2. 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 (137 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Volkswagen SP2. (120 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1973 Mazda 929 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Volkswagen SP2.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Mazda 929 | 1973 Volkswagen SP2 | |
| Make | Mazda | Volkswagen |
| Model | 929 | SP2 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1768 cc | 1679 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2410 mm |
