2003 Fiat Punto vs. 1978 Mazda 929
To start off, 2003 Fiat Punto 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, 2003 Fiat Punto (94 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1978 Mazda 929. (83 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Fiat Punto should accelerate faster than 1978 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mazda 929 weights approximately 104 kg more than 2003 Fiat Punto.
Let's talk about torque, 1978 Mazda 929 (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Fiat Punto. (128 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1978 Mazda 929 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Fiat Punto.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Fiat Punto | 1978 Mazda 929 | |
| Make | Fiat | Mazda |
| Model | Punto | 929 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1368 cc | 1769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 55 L |
