1974 Mazda 929 vs. 1985 Nissan Leopard
To start off, 1985 Nissan Leopard is newer by 11 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. Both 1974 Mazda 929 and 1985 Nissan Leopard are equipped with a 1,769 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Nissan Leopard (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1974 Mazda 929. (83 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Nissan Leopard should accelerate faster than 1974 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Nissan Leopard weights approximately 10 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, 1985 Nissan Leopard (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mazda 929. (134 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1985 Nissan Leopard will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mazda 929. 1985 Nissan Leopard 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. 1985 Nissan Leopard will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Mazda 929 | 1985 Nissan Leopard | |
Make | Mazda | Nissan |
Model | 929 | Leopard |
Year Released | 1974 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1769 cc | 1769 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 | 134 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1095 kg | 1105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2630 mm |