1976 Mazda 929 vs. 1994 Oldsmobile Silhouette
To start off, 1994 Oldsmobile Silhouette is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Mazda 929. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Mazda 929 would be higher. At 3,135 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Oldsmobile Silhouette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Oldsmobile Silhouette (118 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1976 Mazda 929. (83 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Oldsmobile Silhouette should accelerate faster than 1976 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Oldsmobile Silhouette weights approximately 576 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, 1994 Oldsmobile Silhouette (238 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mazda 929. (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1994 Oldsmobile Silhouette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Mazda 929 | 1994 Oldsmobile Silhouette | |
| Make | Mazda | Oldsmobile |
| Model | 929 | Silhouette |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1769 cc | 3135 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 238 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1074 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2800 mm |
