1972 BMW Touring vs. 1986 Mazda 929
To start off, 1986 Mazda 929 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 BMW Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 BMW Touring would be higher. At 2,953 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Mazda 929 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Mazda 929 (190 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1972 BMW Touring. (83 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Mazda 929 should accelerate faster than 1972 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Mazda 929 weights approximately 595 kg more than 1972 BMW Touring. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1986 Mazda 929 (259 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1986 Mazda 929 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 BMW Touring | 1986 Mazda 929 | |
| Make | BMW | Mazda |
| Model | Touring | 929 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1574 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 259 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 77.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 8.9:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1625 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2720 mm |
