1975 Mazda 929 vs. 2001 TVR Speed 12
To start off, 2001 TVR Speed 12 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Mazda 929. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Mazda 929 would be higher. At 7,730 cc (12 cylinders), 2001 TVR Speed 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 TVR Speed 12 (790 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 707 more horse power than 1975 Mazda 929. (83 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 TVR Speed 12 should accelerate faster than 1975 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Mazda 929 weights approximately 70 kg more than 2001 TVR Speed 12.
Let's talk about torque, 2001 TVR Speed 12 (881 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 747 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Mazda 929. (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2001 TVR Speed 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Mazda 929 | 2001 TVR Speed 12 | |
| Make | Mazda | TVR |
| Model | 929 | Speed 12 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1769 cc | 7730 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 790 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 881 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 57 L |
