1990 Bentley Turbo vs. 1979 Mazda 121
To start off, 1990 Bentley Turbo is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Mazda 121. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Mazda 121 would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Bentley Turbo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Bentley Turbo (316 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 226 more horse power than 1979 Mazda 121. (90 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Bentley Turbo should accelerate faster than 1979 Mazda 121. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Bentley Turbo weights approximately 1276 kg more than 1979 Mazda 121. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1990 Bentley Turbo (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 590 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Mazda 121. (160 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1990 Bentley Turbo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Mazda 121.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Bentley Turbo | 1979 Mazda 121 | |
| Make | Bentley | Mazda |
| Model | Turbo | 121 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1970 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 316 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 98 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2410 kg | 1134 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2520 mm |
