1974 Mazda 929 vs. 1983 Oldsmobile Toronado
To start off, 1983 Oldsmobile Toronado is newer by 9 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 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Oldsmobile Toronado (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1974 Mazda 929. (83 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Oldsmobile Toronado should accelerate faster than 1974 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 609 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, 1983 Oldsmobile Toronado (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mazda 929. (134 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1983 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mazda 929. 1983 Oldsmobile Toronado 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. 1983 Oldsmobile Toronado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Mazda 929 | 1983 Oldsmobile Toronado | |
| Make | Mazda | Oldsmobile |
| Model | 929 | Toronado |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1983 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1767 cc | 4129 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 278 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1095 kg | 1704 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2910 mm |
