1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1975 Mazda 929
To start off, 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Mazda 929. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Mazda 929 would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (543 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 460 more horse power than 1975 Mazda 929. (83 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1975 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 830 kg more than 1975 Mazda 929. 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, 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 608 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Mazda 929. (137 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1975 Mazda 929 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Mazda |
| Model | V8 Vantage | 929 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 1769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 543 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 745 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 80.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 65 L |
