2009 BMW 328 vs. 1973 Mazda 929
To start off, 2009 BMW 328 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mazda 929. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mazda 929 would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 328 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 328 (231 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1973 Mazda 929. (83 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 328 should accelerate faster than 1973 Mazda 929.
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, 2009 BMW 328 (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mazda 929. (137 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 328 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 328 | 1973 Mazda 929 | |
Make | BMW | Mazda |
Model | 328 | 929 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 1768 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 231 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 137 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 8.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 65 L |