1980 Mazda 929 vs. 2003 TVR Speed 12
To start off, 2003 TVR Speed 12 is newer by 23 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 7,729 cc (12 cylinders), 2003 TVR Speed 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 TVR Speed 12 (790 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 707 more horse power than 1980 Mazda 929. (83 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 TVR Speed 12 should accelerate faster than 1980 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Mazda 929 weights approximately 70 kg more than 2003 TVR Speed 12.
Let's talk about torque, 2003 TVR Speed 12 (881 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 746 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Mazda 929. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 TVR Speed 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Mazda 929 | 2003 TVR Speed 12 | |
| Make | Mazda | TVR |
| Model | 929 | Speed 12 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1769 cc | 7729 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 790 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 881 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 57 L |
