2007 BMW 116 vs. 1981 Mazda 929
To start off, 2007 BMW 116 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Mazda 929. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Mazda 929 would be higher. At 1,969 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Mazda 929 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 116 (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1981 Mazda 929. (89 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 116 should accelerate faster than 1981 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 116 weights approximately 55 kg more than 1981 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, 1981 Mazda 929 (160 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 116. (150 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1981 Mazda 929 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 116.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 116 | 1981 Mazda 929 | |
| Make | BMW | Mazda |
| Model | 116 | 929 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1594 cc | 1969 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 98 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1205 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2620 mm |
