1988 BMW 535 vs. 1988 Mazda 929
To start off, both 1988 BMW 535 and 1988 Mazda 929 were released in the same year (1988). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,430 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 BMW 535 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 BMW 535 (215 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1988 Mazda 929. (110 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 BMW 535 should accelerate faster than 1988 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW 535 weights approximately 185 kg more than 1988 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, 1988 BMW 535 (310 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Mazda 929. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1988 BMW 535 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 BMW 535 | 1988 Mazda 929 | |
| Make | BMW | Mazda |
| Model | 535 | 929 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3430 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 98 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1345 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2720 mm |
