1977 Mazda 929 vs. 1977 Mini MK IV
To start off, both 1977 Mazda 929 and 1977 Mini MK IV were released in the same year (1977). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,769 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Mazda 929 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Mazda 929 (83 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1977 Mini MK IV. (44 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Mazda 929 should accelerate faster than 1977 Mini MK IV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Mazda 929 weights approximately 429 kg more than 1977 Mini MK IV. 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 Mazda 929 (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Mini MK IV. (76 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1977 Mazda 929 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Mini MK IV.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Mazda 929 | 1977 Mini MK IV | |
| Make | Mazda | Mini |
| Model | 929 | MK IV |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1769 cc | 1098 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 76 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1074 kg | 645 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 3060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2040 mm |
