2002 Daewoo Lanos vs. 1978 Mazda 929
To start off, 2002 Daewoo Lanos is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Mazda 929. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Mazda 929 would be higher. At 1,769 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Mazda 929 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Mazda 929 (83 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2002 Daewoo Lanos. (74 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Mazda 929 should accelerate faster than 2002 Daewoo Lanos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mazda 929 weights approximately 60 kg more than 2002 Daewoo Lanos. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1978 Mazda 929 (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Daewoo Lanos. (115 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1978 Mazda 929 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Daewoo Lanos.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Daewoo Lanos | 1978 Mazda 929 | |
| Make | Daewoo | Mazda |
| Model | Lanos | 929 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1348 cc | 1769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.5 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.4 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 55 L |
