1974 Mazda 929 vs. 1982 Renault 5
To start off, 1982 Renault 5 is newer by 8 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 1,767 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Mazda 929 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Renault 5 (158 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1974 Mazda 929. (83 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Renault 5 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 1982 Renault 5.
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, 1982 Renault 5 (221 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mazda 929. (134 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1982 Renault 5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Mazda 929 | 1982 Renault 5 | |
Make | Mazda | Renault |
Model | 929 | 5 |
Year Released | 1974 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1767 cc | 1397 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 83 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 134 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 7.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1095 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 51 L |