1994 BMW 735 vs. 1981 Mazda 929
To start off, 1994 BMW 735 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Mazda 929. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Mazda 929 would be higher. At 3,430 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 BMW 735 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 BMW 735 (208 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1981 Mazda 929. (89 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 BMW 735 should accelerate faster than 1981 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 BMW 735 weights approximately 670 kg more than 1981 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, 1994 BMW 735 (305 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Mazda 929. (160 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1994 BMW 735 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
1994 BMW 735 | 1981 Mazda 929 | |
Make | BMW | Mazda |
Model | 735 | 929 |
Year Released | 1994 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3430 cc | 1969 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2620 mm |