2001 Honda City vs. 1986 Mazda 929
To start off, 2001 Honda City is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Mazda 929. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Mazda 929 would be higher. At 1,970 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Mazda 929 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Honda City (94 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1986 Mazda 929. (89 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Honda City should accelerate faster than 1986 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Mazda 929 weights approximately 210 kg more than 2001 Honda City.
Let's talk about torque, 1986 Mazda 929 (160 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda City. (121 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1986 Mazda 929 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda City.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Honda City | 1986 Mazda 929 | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | City | 929 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1343 cc | 1970 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2620 mm |
