1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1977 Mazda 929
To start off, both 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage and 1977 Mazda 929 were released in the same year (1977). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (549 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 466 more horse power than 1977 Mazda 929. (83 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1977 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 916 kg more than 1977 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, 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 611 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Mazda 929. (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1977 Mazda 929 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Mazda |
Model | V8 Vantage | 929 |
Year Released | 1977 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 1769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 549 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 745 Nm | 134 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.1 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1074 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 55 L |