1973 Mazda 929 vs. 2000 Toyota GT1
To start off, 2000 Toyota GT1 is newer by 27 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 1,768 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Mazda 929 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Toyota GT1 (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1973 Mazda 929. (83 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Toyota GT1 should accelerate faster than 1973 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mazda 929 weights approximately 260 kg more than 2000 Toyota GT1.
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 Mazda 929 (137 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Toyota GT1. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1973 Mazda 929 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Toyota GT1.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Mazda 929 | 2000 Toyota GT1 | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | 929 | GT1 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1768 cc | 1599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 93.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 72.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 8.9:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2810 mm |
