1974 Mazda 929 vs. 1981 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 1981 Nissan Sunny is newer by 7 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, 1974 Mazda 929 (83 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1981 Nissan Sunny. (74 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Mazda 929 should accelerate faster than 1981 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mazda 929 weights approximately 280 kg more than 1981 Nissan Sunny. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1974 Mazda 929 (134 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Sunny. (123 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1974 Mazda 929 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Mazda 929 | 1981 Nissan Sunny | |
| Make | Mazda | Nissan |
| Model | 929 | Sunny |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1769 cc | 1487 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1095 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2410 mm |
