2007 BMW 318 vs. 1979 Mazda 929
To start off, 2007 BMW 318 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Mazda 929. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Mazda 929 would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 BMW 318 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 318 (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1979 Mazda 929. (83 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1979 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 318 weights approximately 460 kg more than 1979 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, 2007 BMW 318 (200 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Mazda 929. (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 318 | 1979 Mazda 929 | |
Make | BMW | Mazda |
Model | 318 | 929 |
Year Released | 2007 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1994 cc | 1769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 134 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 65 L |