1977 Mazda 929 vs. 1997 Kia Potentia
To start off, 1997 Kia Potentia is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Mazda 929. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Mazda 929 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Kia Potentia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Kia Potentia (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1977 Mazda 929. (83 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Kia Potentia should accelerate faster than 1977 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Kia Potentia weights approximately 330 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.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1997 Kia Potentia (182 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Mazda 929. (137 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1997 Kia Potentia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Mazda 929 | 1997 Kia Potentia | |
Make | Mazda | Kia |
Model | 929 | Potentia |
Year Released | 1977 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1768 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 83 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 137 Nm | 182 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 85.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 87.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1135 kg | 1465 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2720 mm |