1975 Mazda 929 vs. 1968 Toyota 2000GT
To start off, 1975 Mazda 929 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Toyota 2000GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Toyota 2000GT would be higher. At 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Toyota 2000GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Toyota 2000GT (150 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1975 Mazda 929. (83 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Toyota 2000GT should accelerate faster than 1975 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Mazda 929 weights approximately 35 kg more than 1968 Toyota 2000GT.
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, 1968 Toyota 2000GT (175 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Mazda 929. (137 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1968 Toyota 2000GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Mazda 929 | 1968 Toyota 2000GT | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | 929 | 2000GT |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1769 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1125 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 60 L |
