1994 BMW 740 vs. 1986 Mazda 929
To start off, 1994 BMW 740 is newer by 8 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), 1994 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 BMW 740 (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 1986 Mazda 929. (100 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 1986 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 BMW 740 weights approximately 532 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.
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 740 (400 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 251 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Mazda 929. (149 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1994 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
1994 BMW 740 | 1986 Mazda 929 | |
Make | BMW | Mazda |
Model | 740 | 929 |
Year Released | 1994 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3982 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 86.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1692 kg | 1160 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2620 mm |