1979 Mazda 929 vs. 1982 Toyota Starlet
To start off, 1982 Toyota Starlet is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Mazda 929. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Mazda 929 would be higher. At 1,769 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Mazda 929 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Mazda 929 (83 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1982 Toyota Starlet. (47 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Mazda 929 should accelerate faster than 1982 Toyota Starlet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mazda 929 weights approximately 370 kg more than 1982 Toyota Starlet. 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 929 (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Toyota Starlet. (65 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1979 Mazda 929 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Toyota Starlet.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Mazda 929 | 1982 Toyota Starlet | |
Make | Mazda | Toyota |
Model | 929 | Starlet |
Year Released | 1979 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1769 cc | 992 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 83 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 134 Nm | 65 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 61 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 3690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 40 L |