1974 Mazda 929 vs. 1974 Mini MK III
To start off, both 1974 Mazda 929 and 1974 Mini MK III were released in the same year (1974). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,769 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Mazda 929 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Mazda 929 (83 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1974 Mini MK III. (34 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Mazda 929 should accelerate faster than 1974 Mini MK III. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mazda 929 weights approximately 540 kg more than 1974 Mini MK III. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1974 Mazda 929 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1974 Mazda 929. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1974 Mini MK III, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1974 Mazda 929 (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mini MK III. (61 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1974 Mazda 929 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mini MK III.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Mazda 929 | 1974 Mini MK III | |
| Make | Mazda | Mini |
| Model | 929 | MK III |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1769 cc | 847 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 61 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 3060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2040 mm |
