1977 Mazda 929 vs. 1971 Riley 4
To start off, 1977 Mazda 929 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Riley 4 would be higher. At 1,970 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Mazda 929 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Mazda 929 weights approximately 37 kg more than 1971 Riley 4.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Mazda 929 | 1971 Riley 4 | |
Make | Mazda | Riley |
Model | 929 | 4 |
Year Released | 1977 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1970 cc | 1622 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 67 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 1148 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 45 L |