2009 Honda Element vs. 1978 Mazda 929
To start off, 2009 Honda Element is newer by 31 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 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda Element is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Element (164 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1978 Mazda 929. (83 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Element should accelerate faster than 1978 Mazda 929.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Honda Element (161 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mazda 929. (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Element will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Element | 1978 Mazda 929 | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | Element | 929 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 1769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 164 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 161 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 55 L |
