1978 Mazda 929 vs. 1988 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1988 Toyota Carina 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Toyota Carina (158 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1978 Mazda 929. (83 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1978 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mazda 929 weights approximately 38 kg more than 1988 Toyota Carina.
Let's talk about torque, 1988 Toyota Carina (190 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mazda 929. (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1988 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Mazda 929 | 1988 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | 929 | Carina |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1769 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 86 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 1032 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1320 mm |
