1973 Mazda 929 vs. 1981 Volvo 240
To start off, 1981 Volvo 240 is newer by 8 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 2,383 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Volvo 240 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Mazda 929 (83 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1981 Volvo 240. (81 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mazda 929 should accelerate faster than 1981 Volvo 240. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Volvo 240 weights approximately 210 kg more than 1973 Mazda 929.
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, 1981 Volvo 240 (140 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mazda 929. (137 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1981 Volvo 240 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Mazda 929 | 1981 Volvo 240 | |
| Make | Mazda | Volvo |
| Model | 929 | 240 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1768 cc | 2383 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 76.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 23.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 60 L |
