1997 BMW 730 vs. 1990 Mazda 929
To start off, 1997 BMW 730 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Mazda 929. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Mazda 929 would be higher. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 BMW 730 (190 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1990 Mazda 929. (110 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1990 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 BMW 730 weights approximately 400 kg more than 1990 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, 1997 BMW 730 (279 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Mazda 929. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1997 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
1997 BMW 730 | 1990 Mazda 929 | |
Make | BMW | Mazda |
Model | 730 | 929 |
Year Released | 1997 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2792 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 279 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 | 1745 kg | 1345 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2720 mm |