1978 Mazda 929 vs. 1999 Toyota Paseo
To start off, 1999 Toyota Paseo 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 1,769 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Mazda 929 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Toyota Paseo (90 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1978 Mazda 929. (83 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Toyota Paseo should accelerate faster than 1978 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mazda 929 weights approximately 150 kg more than 1999 Toyota Paseo.
Let's talk about torque, 1978 Mazda 929 (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Toyota Paseo. (130 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1978 Mazda 929 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Toyota Paseo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Mazda 929 | 1999 Toyota Paseo | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | 929 | Paseo |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1769 cc | 1496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 77.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2390 mm |
