1978 Mazda 929 vs. 1988 Peugeot 505
To start off, 1988 Peugeot 505 is newer by 10 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 1,970 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Mazda 929 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Peugeot 505 (106 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1978 Mazda 929. (90 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Peugeot 505 should accelerate faster than 1978 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Peugeot 505 weights approximately 150 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.
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, 1988 Peugeot 505 (161 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mazda 929. (160 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1988 Peugeot 505 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Mazda 929 | 1988 Peugeot 505 | |
| Make | Mazda | Peugeot |
| Model | 929 | 505 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1970 cc | 1969 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98 mm | 81 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2910 mm |
