2002 Honda City vs. 1973 Mazda 929
To start off, 2002 Honda City is newer by 29 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 1,769 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Mazda 929 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda City (94 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1973 Mazda 929. (83 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda City should accelerate faster than 1973 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mazda 929 weights approximately 128 kg more than 2002 Honda City.
Let's talk about torque, 1973 Mazda 929 (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda City. (121 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1973 Mazda 929 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda City.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda City | 1973 Mazda 929 | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | City | 929 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1343 cc | 1769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 942 kg | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2520 mm |
