1978 Mazda 929 vs. 1999 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 1999 Nissan Sunny is newer by 21 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 1,973 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Nissan Sunny is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Mazda 929 (83 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1999 Nissan Sunny. (74 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Mazda 929 should accelerate faster than 1999 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Nissan Sunny weights approximately 90 kg more than 1978 Mazda 929.
Let's talk about torque, 1978 Mazda 929 (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Nissan Sunny. (132 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1978 Mazda 929 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Mazda 929 | 1999 Nissan Sunny | |
| Make | Mazda | Nissan |
| Model | 929 | Sunny |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1769 cc | 1973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1530 mm |
