1979 Mazda 929 vs. 2012 Volkswagen Touran
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen Touran is newer by 33 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 1,767 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Mazda 929 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Volkswagen Touran (138 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1979 Mazda 929. (83 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen Touran should accelerate faster than 1979 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volkswagen Touran weights approximately 446 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2012 Volkswagen Touran (220 Nm @ 1550 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Mazda 929. (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Volkswagen Touran will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Mazda 929 | 2012 Volkswagen Touran | |
| Make | Mazda | Volkswagen |
| Model | 929 | Touran |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1767 cc | 1400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1550 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 1516 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 60 L |
