1999 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1973 Mazda 929
To start off, 1999 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 26 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 2,495 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Land Rover Discovery (135 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1973 Mazda 929. (83 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1973 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1040 kg more than 1973 Mazda 929. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1973 Mazda 929. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Land Rover Discovery will offer significantly more control. 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, 1999 Land Rover Discovery (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mazda 929. (137 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Land Rover Discovery | 1973 Mazda 929 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Mazda |
| Model | Discovery | 929 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1768 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2520 mm |
