1995 Acura Legend vs. 1978 Mazda 929
To start off, 1995 Acura Legend is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Mazda 929. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Mazda 929 would be higher. At 3,206 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Acura Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Acura Legend (200 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1978 Mazda 929. (83 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Acura Legend should accelerate faster than 1978 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Acura Legend weights approximately 525 kg more than 1978 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, 1995 Acura Legend (286 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mazda 929. (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 Acura Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Acura Legend | 1978 Mazda 929 | |
| Make | Acura | Mazda |
| Model | Legend | 929 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3206 cc | 1769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 286 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1595 kg | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 55 L |
