2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur vs. 1979 Mazda 929
To start off, 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Mazda 929. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Mazda 929 would be higher. At 5,998 cc, 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur (602 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 512 more horse power than 1979 Mazda 929. (90 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur should accelerate faster than 1979 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur weights approximately 1435 kg more than 1979 Mazda 929. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur (750 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 590 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Mazda 929. (160 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur | 1979 Mazda 929 | |
| Make | Bentley | Mazda |
| Model | Continental Flying Spur | 929 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 1970 cc |
| Engine Type | W | in-line |
| Horse Power | 602 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2620 mm |
