1974 Mazda 929 vs. 1999 Toyota Picnic
To start off, 1999 Toyota Picnic is newer by 25 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 2,184 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Toyota Picnic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Toyota Picnic (90 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1974 Mazda 929. (83 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Toyota Picnic should accelerate faster than 1974 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Toyota Picnic weights approximately 315 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, 1999 Toyota Picnic (210 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mazda 929. (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 Toyota Picnic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Mazda 929 | 1999 Toyota Picnic | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | 929 | Picnic |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1769 cc | 2184 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2740 mm |
