1976 Mazda 929 vs. 1965 Riley 4
To start off, 1976 Mazda 929 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Riley 4 would be higher. At 1,769 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Mazda 929 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Mazda 929 (83 HP) has 16 more horse power than 1965 Riley 4. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Mazda 929 should accelerate faster than 1965 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Riley 4 weights approximately 74 kg more than 1976 Mazda 929.
Let's talk about torque, 1976 Mazda 929 (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Riley 4. (121 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1976 Mazda 929 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Mazda 929 | 1965 Riley 4 | |
| Make | Mazda | Riley |
| Model | 929 | 4 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1769 cc | 1620 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1074 kg | 1148 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 45 L |
