1974 Mazda 929 vs. 1990 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1990 Toyota Corolla is newer by 16 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 1990 Toyota Corolla. (74 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Mazda 929 should accelerate faster than 1990 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mazda 929 weights approximately 145 kg more than 1990 Toyota Corolla. 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 @ 3000 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Toyota Corolla. (100 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1974 Mazda 929 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Mazda 929 | 1990 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | 929 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1769 cc | 1295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 76.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 70 L |
