1975 Mazda 929 vs. 1955 Riley Pathfinder

To start off, 1975 Mazda 929 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Riley Pathfinder. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Riley Pathfinder would be higher. At 2,443 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Riley Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Riley Pathfinder (108 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1975 Mazda 929. (83 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Riley Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 1975 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Riley Pathfinder weights approximately 375 kg more than 1975 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, 1955 Riley Pathfinder (182 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Mazda 929. (137 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1955 Riley Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Mazda 929.

Compare all specifications:

1975 Mazda 929 1955 Riley Pathfinder
Make Mazda Riley
Model 929 Pathfinder
Year Released 1975 1955
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1769 cc 2443 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 83 HP 108 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 4500 RPM
Torque 137 Nm 182 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 3000 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 8.6:1 7.3:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1160 kg 1535 kg
Vehicle Length 4550 mm 4650 mm
Vehicle Width 1670 mm 1710 mm
Vehicle Height 1420 mm 1530 mm
Wheelbase Size 2520 mm 2860 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 65 L 59 L


 

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