1979 Mazda 121 vs. 1979 Mazda 929

To start off, both 1979 Mazda 121 and 1979 Mazda 929 were released in the same year (1979). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,970 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Mazda 121 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Mazda 121 (90 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1979 Mazda 929. (83 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Mazda 121 should accelerate faster than 1979 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mazda 121 weights approximately 14 kg more than 1979 Mazda 929. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1979 Mazda 121 (160 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Mazda 929. (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 Mazda 121 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Mazda 929.

Compare all specifications:

1979 Mazda 121 1979 Mazda 929
Make Mazda Mazda
Model 121 929
Year Released 1979 1979
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1970 cc 1769 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 90 HP 83 HP
Engine RPM 4800 RPM 5000 RPM
Torque 160 Nm 134 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 3000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 80 mm 80 mm
Engine Stroke Size 98 mm 88 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 8.6:1 8.6:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1134 kg 1120 kg
Vehicle Length 4510 mm 4550 mm
Vehicle Width 1690 mm 1670 mm
Vehicle Height 1350 mm 1420 mm
Wheelbase Size 2520 mm 2520 mm


 

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