1979 Mazda 929 vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 28 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 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz C (142 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1979 Mazda 929. (83 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 1979 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 365 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, 2007 Mercedes-Benz C (220 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Mazda 929. (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Mazda 929 | 2007 Mercedes-Benz C | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 929 | C |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1769 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 62 L |
