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 1,769 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Mazda 929 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Mazda 929 (83 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 49 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 460 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1980 Mazda 929 (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 74 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 | 1769 cc | 848 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 83 HP | 34 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 61 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 610 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 3060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1420 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2040 mm |