1973 Mazda 929 vs. 1979 Simca 2 Litres

To start off, 1979 Simca 2 Litres is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mazda 929. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mazda 929 would be higher. At 1,981 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Simca 2 Litres is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mazda 929 weights approximately 35 kg more than 1979 Simca 2 Litres.

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.

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1973 Mazda 929 1979 Simca 2 Litres
Make Mazda Simca
Model 929 2 Litres
Year Released 1973 1979
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1768 cc 1981 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 83 HP 0 HP
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1160 kg 1125 kg
Vehicle Length 4550 mm 4530 mm
Vehicle Width 1670 mm 1730 mm
Vehicle Height 1420 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 2520 mm 2670 mm