1996 BMW 840 vs. 1974 Mazda 929
To start off, 1996 BMW 840 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Mazda 929. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Mazda 929 would be higher. At 3,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 BMW 840 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 840 (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 199 more horse power than 1974 Mazda 929. (83 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 840 should accelerate faster than 1974 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 840 weights approximately 645 kg more than 1974 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, 1996 BMW 840 (400 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 266 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mazda 929. (134 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 840 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
1996 BMW 840 | 1974 Mazda 929 | |
Make | BMW | Mazda |
Model | 840 | 929 |
Year Released | 1996 | 1974 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3982 cc | 1769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 134 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 88 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1095 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 65 L |