1996 Caterham 7 vs. 1973 Mazda 929
To start off, 1996 Caterham 7 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mazda 929. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mazda 929 would be higher. At 1,768 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Mazda 929 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Caterham 7 (138 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1973 Mazda 929. (83 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 1973 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mazda 929 weights approximately 682 kg more than 1996 Caterham 7.
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, 1996 Caterham 7 (156 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mazda 929. (137 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Caterham 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Caterham 7 | 1973 Mazda 929 | |
Make | Caterham | Mazda |
Model | 7 | 929 |
Year Released | 1996 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1588 cc | 1768 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 156 Nm | 137 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.6:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 478 kg | 1160 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 810 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 65 L |