1995 BMW 330 vs. 1989 Mazda 929
To start off, 1995 BMW 330 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Mazda 929. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Mazda 929 would be higher. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW 330 (193 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1989 Mazda 929. (110 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1989 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW 330 weights approximately 50 kg more than 1989 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, 1995 BMW 330 (280 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Mazda 929. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1995 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
1995 BMW 330 | 1989 Mazda 929 | |
Make | BMW | Mazda |
Model | 330 | 929 |
Year Released | 1995 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2792 cc | 1969 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 193 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 98 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1345 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1710 mm |