1978 Mazda 929 vs. 1984 Pontiac 6000
To start off, 1984 Pontiac 6000 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Mazda 929. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Mazda 929 would be higher. At 2,474 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Pontiac 6000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Pontiac 6000 (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1978 Mazda 929. (83 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Pontiac 6000 should accelerate faster than 1978 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Pontiac 6000 weights approximately 240 kg more than 1978 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, 1984 Pontiac 6000 (184 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mazda 929. (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1984 Pontiac 6000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Mazda 929 | 1984 Pontiac 6000 | |
| Make | Mazda | Pontiac |
| Model | 929 | 6000 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1769 cc | 2474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2670 mm |
