1975 BMW 1602 vs. 1976 Mazda 929
To start off, 1976 Mazda 929 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 BMW 1602. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 BMW 1602 would be higher. At 1,769 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Mazda 929 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 BMW 1602 (85 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1976 Mazda 929. (83 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 BMW 1602 should accelerate faster than 1976 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Mazda 929 weights approximately 144 kg more than 1975 BMW 1602.
Let's talk about torque, 1976 Mazda 929 (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 BMW 1602. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1976 Mazda 929 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 BMW 1602.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 BMW 1602 | 1976 Mazda 929 | |
| Make | BMW | Mazda |
| Model | 1602 | 929 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1574 cc | 1769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1074 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 55 L |
