1953 BMW 501 vs. 1981 Mazda 929
To start off, 1981 Mazda 929 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 BMW 501. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 BMW 501 would be higher. Both 1953 BMW 501 and 1981 Mazda 929 are equipped with a 1,969 cc engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 BMW 501 weights approximately 135 kg more than 1981 Mazda 929.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1953 BMW 501 | 1981 Mazda 929 | |
Make | BMW | Mazda |
Model | 501 | 929 |
Year Released | 1953 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1969 cc | 1969 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 89 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2620 mm |