1974 Mazda 929 vs. 1998 Nissan President
To start off, 1998 Nissan President is newer by 24 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 4,494 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Nissan President (267 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 184 more horse power than 1974 Mazda 929. (83 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 1974 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Nissan President weights approximately 820 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 Nissan President (394 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mazda 929. (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Mazda 929 | 1998 Nissan President | |
| Make | Mazda | Nissan |
| Model | 929 | President |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1769 cc | 4494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 267 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 394 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 1890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3040 mm |
