1978 Mazda 929 vs. 2012 Opel Combo
To start off, 2012 Opel Combo is newer by 34 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, 2012 Opel Combo (89 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1978 Mazda 929. (83 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Opel Combo should accelerate faster than 1978 Mazda 929.
Let's talk about torque, 1978 Mazda 929 (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Opel Combo. (126 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1978 Mazda 929 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Opel Combo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Mazda 929 | 2012 Opel Combo | |
| Make | Mazda | Opel |
| Model | 929 | Combo |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1769 cc | 1364 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 73.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 80.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 52 L |
