1983 Mazda 929 vs. 1970 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1983 Mazda 929 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 1,970 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Mazda 929 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Toyota Carina (115 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1983 Mazda 929. (89 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1983 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Mazda 929 weights approximately 305 kg more than 1970 Toyota Carina.
Let's talk about torque, 1983 Mazda 929 (160 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Carina. (149 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1983 Mazda 929 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Mazda 929 | 1970 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | 929 | Carina |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1970 cc | 1586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 845 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2430 mm |
