2004 Honda Fit vs. 1980 Mazda 929
To start off, 2004 Honda Fit is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Mazda 929. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Mazda 929 would be higher. At 1,769 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Mazda 929 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Mazda 929 (83 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2004 Honda Fit. (82 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Mazda 929 should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Fit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Mazda 929 weights approximately 10 kg more than 2004 Honda Fit. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1980 Mazda 929 (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Fit. (123 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1980 Mazda 929 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Fit.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda Fit | 1980 Mazda 929 | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | Fit | 929 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1335 cc | 1769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2520 mm |
