1984 Mazda 929 vs. 1970 Volkswagen 1600
To start off, 1984 Mazda 929 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Volkswagen 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Volkswagen 1600 would be higher. At 1,970 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Mazda 929 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Mazda 929 (89 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1970 Volkswagen 1600. (49 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Mazda 929 should accelerate faster than 1970 Volkswagen 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Mazda 929 weights approximately 282 kg more than 1970 Volkswagen 1600. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1984 Mazda 929 (160 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Volkswagen 1600. (106 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1984 Mazda 929 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Volkswagen 1600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Mazda 929 | 1970 Volkswagen 1600 | |
| Make | Mazda | Volkswagen |
| Model | 929 | 1600 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1970 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1152 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2410 mm |
