1976 Mazda 929 vs. 1976 Renault 20
To start off, both 1976 Mazda 929 and 1976 Renault 20 were released in the same year (1976). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,769 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Mazda 929 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Renault 20 (97 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1976 Mazda 929. (83 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Renault 20 should accelerate faster than 1976 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Renault 20 weights approximately 182 kg more than 1976 Mazda 929. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1976 Mazda 929 (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Renault 20. (133 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1976 Mazda 929 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Renault 20.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Mazda 929 | 1976 Renault 20 | |
| Make | Mazda | Renault |
| Model | 929 | 20 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1769 cc | 1645 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1074 kg | 1256 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 59 L |
