2009 BMW 550 vs. 1987 Mazda 929
To start off, 2009 BMW 550 is newer by 22 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 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 550 (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 1987 Mazda 929. (163 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 1987 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 550 weights approximately 250 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, 2009 BMW 550 (489 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 242 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Mazda 929. (247 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 550 | 1987 Mazda 929 | |
| Make | BMW | Mazda |
| Model | 550 | 929 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 2954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 360 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 489 Nm | 247 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2720 mm |
