1974 Mazda 929 vs. 1974 Toyota Celica
To start off, both 1974 Mazda 929 and 1974 Toyota Celica were released in the same year (1974). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,767 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Mazda 929 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Toyota Celica (85 HP) has 2 more horse power than 1974 Mazda 929. (83 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1974 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mazda 929 weights approximately 125 kg more than 1974 Toyota Celica.
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, 1974 Toyota Celica (142 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mazda 929. (134 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1974 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Mazda 929 | 1974 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Mazda | Toyota |
Model | 929 | Celica |
Year Released | 1974 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1767 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 83 HP | 85 HP |
Torque | 134 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1095 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2430 mm |