2003 Fiat Panda vs. 1978 Mazda 929
To start off, 2003 Fiat Panda is newer by 25 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 26 more horse power than 2003 Fiat Panda. (57 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Mazda 929 should accelerate faster than 2003 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mazda 929 weights approximately 210 kg more than 2003 Fiat Panda. 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 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Fiat Panda. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1978 Mazda 929 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Fiat Panda | 1978 Mazda 929 | |
| Make | Fiat | Mazda |
| Model | Panda | 929 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1249 cc | 1769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 55 L |
