1976 BMW 630 vs. 1977 Mazda 929
To start off, 1977 Mazda 929 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 BMW 630. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 BMW 630 would be higher. At 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 BMW 630 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 BMW 630 weights approximately 273 kg more than 1977 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:
1976 BMW 630 | 1977 Mazda 929 | |
Make | BMW | Mazda |
Model | 630 | 929 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2986 cc | 1970 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 173 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1458 kg | 1185 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2520 mm |