1998 BMW 740 vs. 1987 Mazda 929
To start off, 1998 BMW 740 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Mazda 929. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Mazda 929 would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW 740 (286 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 1987 Mazda 929. (163 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 1987 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 740 weights approximately 488 kg more than 1987 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, 1998 BMW 740 (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Mazda 929. (247 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
1998 BMW 740 | 1987 Mazda 929 | |
Make | BMW | Mazda |
Model | 740 | 929 |
Year Released | 1998 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 2954 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 286 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 440 Nm | 247 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1968 kg | 1480 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2720 mm |