1995 Honda Step Wagon vs. 1979 Mazda 929
To start off, 1995 Honda Step Wagon is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Mazda 929. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Mazda 929 would be higher. At 1,973 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Honda Step Wagon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Honda Step Wagon (123 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1979 Mazda 929. (83 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Honda Step Wagon should accelerate faster than 1979 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Honda Step Wagon weights approximately 380 kg more than 1979 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 Honda Step Wagon (185 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Mazda 929. (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 Honda Step Wagon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Honda Step Wagon | 1979 Mazda 929 | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | Step Wagon | 929 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1973 cc | 1767 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 185 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2520 mm |
