1974 Mazda 929 vs. 1978 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1978 Toyota Celica is newer by 4 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 1,769 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Mazda 929 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Toyota Celica (86 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1974 Mazda 929. (83 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 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 100 kg more than 1978 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 Mazda 929 (134 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Celica. (118 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1974 Mazda 929 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Mazda 929 | 1978 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Mazda | Toyota |
Model | 929 | Celica |
Year Released | 1974 | 1978 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1769 cc | 1586 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 83 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 134 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 9.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1095 kg | 995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 60 L |