1978 Mazda 929 vs. 2000 Volkswagen Fusca
To start off, 2000 Volkswagen Fusca is newer by 22 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, 1978 Mazda 929 (83 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2000 Volkswagen Fusca. (52 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Mazda 929 should accelerate faster than 2000 Volkswagen Fusca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mazda 929 weights approximately 248 kg more than 2000 Volkswagen Fusca. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1978 Mazda 929 (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Volkswagen Fusca. (105 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1978 Mazda 929 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Volkswagen Fusca.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Mazda 929 | 2000 Volkswagen Fusca | |
| Make | Mazda | Volkswagen |
| Model | 929 | Fusca |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1769 cc | 1585 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 52 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 822 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2410 mm |
