1979 Mazda 929 vs. 1979 Simca 1308
To start off, both 1979 Mazda 929 and 1979 Simca 1308 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 929 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Mazda 929 (90 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1979 Simca 1308. (67 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Mazda 929 should accelerate faster than 1979 Simca 1308. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mazda 929 weights approximately 110 kg more than 1979 Simca 1308. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1979 Mazda 929 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1979 Mazda 929. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1979 Simca 1308, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 929 (160 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Simca 1308. (107 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1979 Mazda 929 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Simca 1308.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Mazda 929 | 1979 Simca 1308 | |
| Make | Mazda | Simca |
| Model | 929 | 1308 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1970 cc | 1292 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 107 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2610 mm |
