1957 BMW 600 vs. 1976 Mazda RX-3
To start off, 1976 Mazda RX-3 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 BMW 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 BMW 600 would be higher. At 1,964 cc, 1976 Mazda RX-3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Mazda RX-3 (100 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1957 BMW 600. (20 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Mazda RX-3 should accelerate faster than 1957 BMW 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Mazda RX-3 weights approximately 300 kg more than 1957 BMW 600. 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, 1976 Mazda RX-3 (135 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 BMW 600. (38 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1976 Mazda RX-3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 BMW 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 BMW 600 | 1976 Mazda RX-3 | |
| Make | BMW | Mazda |
| Model | 600 | RX-3 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1976 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 583 cc | 1964 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 38 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2910 mm | 4090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1710 mm | 2320 mm |
