1974 Mazda 929 vs. 1976 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1976 Nissan Silvia is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Mazda 929. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Mazda 929 would be higher. At 1,770 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Nissan Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Nissan Silvia (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1974 Mazda 929. (83 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1974 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mazda 929 weights approximately 160 kg more than 1976 Nissan Silvia.
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, 1976 Nissan Silvia (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mazda 929. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1976 Nissan Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mazda 929. 1976 Nissan Silvia has automatic transmission and 1974 Mazda 929 has manual transmission. 1974 Mazda 929 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Nissan Silvia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Mazda 929 | 1976 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Mazda | Nissan |
Model | 929 | Silvia |
Year Released | 1974 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1769 cc | 1770 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 83 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2350 mm |