1980 Mazda 929 vs. 1995 Renault Sport Spider
To start off, 1995 Renault Sport Spider is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Mazda 929. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Mazda 929 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Renault Sport Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Renault Sport Spider (144 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1980 Mazda 929. (83 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Renault Sport Spider should accelerate faster than 1980 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Mazda 929 weights approximately 140 kg more than 1995 Renault Sport Spider.
Let's talk about torque, 1995 Renault Sport Spider (181 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Mazda 929. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 Renault Sport Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Mazda 929 | 1995 Renault Sport Spider | |
| Make | Mazda | Renault |
| Model | 929 | Sport Spider |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1769 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 144 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 50 L |
