1986 BMW M3 vs. 1986 Mazda 929
To start off, both 1986 BMW M3 and 1986 Mazda 929 were released in the same year (1986). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,953 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Mazda 929 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 BMW M3 (197 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1986 Mazda 929. (190 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1986 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Mazda 929 weights approximately 455 kg more than 1986 BMW M3.
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 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 BMW M3. (240 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1986 Mazda 929 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 BMW M3. 1986 Mazda 929 has automatic transmission and 1986 BMW M3 has manual transmission. 1986 BMW M3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Mazda 929 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 BMW M3 | 1986 Mazda 929 | |
| Make | BMW | Mazda |
| Model | M3 | 929 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2302 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 259 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.4 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 77.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.9:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1625 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2720 mm |
