1976 Lancia Fulvia vs. 1974 Mazda 929
To start off, 1976 Lancia Fulvia is newer by 2 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 1,769 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Mazda 929 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Lancia Fulvia (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1974 Mazda 929. (83 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Lancia Fulvia should accelerate faster than 1974 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mazda 929 weights approximately 95 kg more than 1976 Lancia Fulvia.
Because 1974 Mazda 929 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1974 Mazda 929. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1976 Lancia Fulvia, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1976 Lancia Fulvia (154 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mazda 929. (134 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1976 Lancia Fulvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Lancia Fulvia | 1974 Mazda 929 | |
Make | Lancia | Mazda |
Model | Fulvia | 929 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1974 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1584 cc | 1769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 154 Nm | 134 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 88 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1095 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 65 L |