1974 Mazda 929 vs. 1974 Volvo 164
To start off, both 1974 Mazda 929 and 1974 Volvo 164 were released in the same year (1974). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,978 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Volvo 164 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Volvo 164 (142 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1974 Mazda 929. (83 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Volvo 164 should accelerate faster than 1974 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Volvo 164 weights approximately 210 kg more than 1974 Mazda 929. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Volvo 164 (222 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mazda 929. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1974 Volvo 164 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Mazda 929 | 1974 Volvo 164 | |
| Make | Mazda | Volvo |
| Model | 929 | 164 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1769 cc | 2978 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 222 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 58 L |
