1990 Mazda 929 vs. 1973 Triumph 1500
To start off, 1990 Mazda 929 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Triumph 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Triumph 1500 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Mazda 929 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Mazda 929 (110 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1973 Triumph 1500. (63 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Mazda 929 should accelerate faster than 1973 Triumph 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Mazda 929 weights approximately 410 kg more than 1973 Triumph 1500. 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 Mazda 929 (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Triumph 1500. (106 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1990 Mazda 929 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Triumph 1500.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Mazda 929 | 1973 Triumph 1500 | |
Make | Mazda | Triumph |
Model | 929 | 1500 |
Year Released | 1990 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1492 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 106 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 73.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 98 mm | 87.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1345 kg | 935 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2460 mm |