1994 Fiat Punto vs. 1976 Mazda 929
To start off, 1994 Fiat Punto is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Mazda 929. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Mazda 929 would be higher. At 1,769 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Mazda 929 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Fiat Punto (88 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1976 Mazda 929. (83 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Fiat Punto should accelerate faster than 1976 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Mazda 929 weights approximately 74 kg more than 1994 Fiat Punto.
Let's talk about torque, 1976 Mazda 929 (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Fiat Punto. (127 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1976 Mazda 929 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Fiat Punto.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Fiat Punto | 1976 Mazda 929 | |
| Make | Fiat | Mazda |
| Model | Punto | 929 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1581 cc | 1769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1074 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 55 L |
