1977 BMW 628 vs. 1989 Mazda 929
To start off, 1989 Mazda 929 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 BMW 628. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 BMW 628 would be higher. At 2,997 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 BMW 628 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 BMW 628 (185 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1989 Mazda 929. (110 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 BMW 628 should accelerate faster than 1989 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. Let's talk about torque, 1977 BMW 628 (260 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Mazda 929. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1977 BMW 628 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
1977 BMW 628 | 1989 Mazda 929 | |
Make | BMW | Mazda |
Model | 628 | 929 |
Year Released | 1977 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2997 cc | 1969 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 185 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2720 mm |