1984 Mazda 929 vs. 1998 Toyota RAV4
To start off, 1998 Toyota RAV4 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Mazda 929. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Mazda 929 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Toyota RAV4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Toyota RAV4 (126 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1984 Mazda 929. (89 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Toyota RAV4 should accelerate faster than 1984 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota RAV4 weights approximately 148 kg more than 1984 Mazda 929. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 Toyota RAV4 (172 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Mazda 929. (160 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1998 Toyota RAV4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Mazda 929 | 1998 Toyota RAV4 | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | 929 | RAV4 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1970 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 126 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1152 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 3760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2450 mm |
