1951 BMW 340 vs. 1975 Mazda 818
To start off, 1975 Mazda 818 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 BMW 340. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 BMW 340 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 BMW 340 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Mazda 818 (68 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1951 BMW 340. (53 HP @ 3750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Mazda 818 should accelerate faster than 1951 BMW 340. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 BMW 340 weights approximately 250 kg more than 1975 Mazda 818.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 BMW 340 | 1975 Mazda 818 | |
| Make | BMW | Mazda |
| Model | 340 | 818 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1272 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2320 mm |
