1985 Mazda 929 vs. 1985 Proton Saloon
To start off, both 1985 Mazda 929 and 1985 Proton Saloon were released in the same year (1985). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,969 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Mazda 929 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Mazda 929 (89 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1985 Proton Saloon. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Mazda 929 should accelerate faster than 1985 Proton Saloon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Mazda 929 weights approximately 230 kg more than 1985 Proton Saloon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1985 Mazda 929 (160 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Proton Saloon. (102 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1985 Mazda 929 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Proton Saloon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Mazda 929 | 1985 Proton Saloon | |
| Make | Mazda | Proton |
| Model | 929 | Saloon |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1969 cc | 1299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2390 mm |
