1990 BMW 730 vs. 1986 Mazda 929
To start off, 1990 BMW 730 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Mazda 929. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Mazda 929 would be higher. At 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 BMW 730 (181 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1986 Mazda 929. (89 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1986 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 BMW 730 weights approximately 450 kg more than 1986 Mazda 929. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1990 BMW 730 (260 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Mazda 929. (160 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1990 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 BMW 730 | 1986 Mazda 929 | |
| Make | BMW | Mazda |
| Model | 730 | 929 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2986 cc | 1970 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2620 mm |
