1977 Mazda 929 vs. 2013 BMW 3 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 3 Series is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Mazda 929. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Mazda 929 would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 BMW 3 Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 3 Series (238 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 1977 Mazda 929. (83 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 3 Series should accelerate faster than 1977 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 3 Series weights approximately 495 kg more than 1977 Mazda 929. 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, 2013 BMW 3 Series (407 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 270 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Mazda 929. (137 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 3 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Mazda 929 | 2013 BMW 3 Series | |
| Make | Mazda | BMW |
| Model | 929 | 3 Series |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1768 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 10.2 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1135 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4636 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 2031 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1429 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 60 L |
