1976 BMW 630 vs. 1986 Mazda 929
To start off, 1986 Mazda 929 is newer by 10 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. In terms of performance, 1986 Mazda 929 (190 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1976 BMW 630. (173 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Mazda 929 should accelerate faster than 1976 BMW 630. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Mazda 929 weights approximately 167 kg more than 1976 BMW 630. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1986 Mazda 929 (259 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 BMW 630. (251 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1986 Mazda 929 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 BMW 630.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 BMW 630 | 1986 Mazda 929 | |
| Make | BMW | Mazda |
| Model | 630 | 929 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2986 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 259 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 77.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.9:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1458 kg | 1625 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2720 mm |
