1988 Mazda 929 vs. 2010 BMW 120
To start off, 2010 BMW 120 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Mazda 929. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Mazda 929 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Mazda 929 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 120 (168 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1988 Mazda 929. (110 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 1988 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 120 weights approximately 180 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, 2010 BMW 120 (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Mazda 929. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Mazda 929 | 2010 BMW 120 | |
| Make | Mazda | BMW |
| Model | 929 | 120 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 16.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1345 kg | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2670 mm |
