2004 Caterham 7 vs. 1986 Mazda 929
To start off, 2004 Caterham 7 is newer by 18 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Mazda 929 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Caterham 7 (251 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 1986 Mazda 929. (100 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 1986 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Mazda 929 weights approximately 690 kg more than 2004 Caterham 7.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2004 Caterham 7 (258 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Mazda 929. (149 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2004 Caterham 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Caterham 7 | 1986 Mazda 929 | |
Make | Caterham | Mazda |
Model | 7 | 929 |
Year Released | 2004 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 251 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 258 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 1160 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 810 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2620 mm |