1974 Mazda 929 vs. 1989 Suzuki Cappuccino
To start off, 1989 Suzuki Cappuccino is newer by 15 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, 1974 Mazda 929 (83 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1989 Suzuki Cappuccino. (62 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Mazda 929 should accelerate faster than 1989 Suzuki Cappuccino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mazda 929 weights approximately 416 kg more than 1989 Suzuki Cappuccino. 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, 1974 Mazda 929 (134 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Suzuki Cappuccino. (85 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1974 Mazda 929 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Suzuki Cappuccino.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Mazda 929 | 1989 Suzuki Cappuccino | |
| Make | Mazda | Suzuki |
| Model | 929 | Cappuccino |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1767 cc | 657 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1095 kg | 679 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2070 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 30 L |
