1992 BMW 740 vs. 1986 Mazda 929
To start off, 1992 BMW 740 is newer by 6 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 3,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 740 (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 1986 Mazda 929. (145 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 1986 Mazda 929.
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, 1992 BMW 740 (401 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Mazda 929. (230 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Mazda 929. 1992 BMW 740 has automatic transmission and 1986 Mazda 929 has manual transmission. 1986 Mazda 929 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 BMW 740 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1992 BMW 740 | 1986 Mazda 929 | |
Make | BMW | Mazda |
Model | 740 | 929 |
Year Released | 1992 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3982 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 145 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 401 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2720 mm |