1975 Mazda 929 vs. 1973 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1975 Mazda 929 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Nissan Skyline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Nissan Skyline would be higher. At 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Nissan Skyline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Nissan Skyline (89 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1975 Mazda 929. (83 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Nissan Skyline should accelerate faster than 1975 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Mazda 929 weights approximately 68 kg more than 1973 Nissan Skyline.
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, 1973 Nissan Skyline (160 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Mazda 929. (137 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1973 Nissan Skyline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Mazda 929 | 1973 Nissan Skyline | |
Make | Mazda | Nissan |
Model | 929 | Skyline |
Year Released | 1975 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1769 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 83 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 137 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1092 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2650 mm |