1990 Mazda 929 vs. 2013 BMW 3 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 3 Series is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Mazda 929. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Mazda 929 would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 BMW 3 Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 3 Series (238 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 1990 Mazda 929. (110 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 3 Series should accelerate faster than 1990 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 3 Series weights approximately 285 kg more than 1990 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, 2013 BMW 3 Series (407 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Mazda 929. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 3 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Mazda 929. 2013 BMW 3 Series has automatic transmission and 1990 Mazda 929 has manual transmission. 1990 Mazda 929 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 BMW 3 Series will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Mazda 929 | 2013 BMW 3 Series | |
| Make | Mazda | BMW |
| Model | 929 | 3 Series |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 10.2 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1345 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4636 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2031 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1429 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2810 mm |
