1983 BMW 325 vs. 1989 Mazda 929
To start off, 1989 Mazda 929 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 BMW 325. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 BMW 325 would be higher. At 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 BMW 325 (171 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1989 Mazda 929. (110 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1989 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Mazda 929 weights approximately 210 kg more than 1983 BMW 325.
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, 1983 BMW 325 (222 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Mazda 929. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1983 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 BMW 325 | 1989 Mazda 929 | |
| Make | BMW | Mazda |
| Model | 325 | 929 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 1969 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 171 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1135 kg | 1345 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2720 mm |
