1980 Mazda 929 vs. 1980 Mini MK IV
To start off, both 1980 Mazda 929 and 1980 Mini MK IV were released in the same year (1980). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,970 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Mazda 929 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Mazda 929 (89 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1980 Mini MK IV. (34 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Mazda 929 should accelerate faster than 1980 Mini MK IV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Mazda 929 weights approximately 542 kg more than 1980 Mini MK IV. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1980 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 1980 Mazda 929. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 Mini MK IV, 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, 1980 Mazda 929 (160 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Mini MK IV. (61 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1980 Mazda 929 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Mini MK IV.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Mazda 929 | 1980 Mini MK IV | |
Make | Mazda | Mini |
Model | 929 | MK IV |
Year Released | 1980 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1970 cc | 848 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 34 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 61 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 1152 kg | 610 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 3060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1420 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2040 mm |