1964 BMW 700 vs. 1975 Mazda 1000
To start off, 1975 Mazda 1000 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 BMW 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 BMW 700 would be higher. At 987 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Mazda 1000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Mazda 1000 (49 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1964 BMW 700. (38 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Mazda 1000 should accelerate faster than 1964 BMW 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Mazda 1000 weights approximately 50 kg more than 1964 BMW 700. 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, 1975 Mazda 1000 (77 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 BMW 700. (52 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1975 Mazda 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 BMW 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 BMW 700 | 1975 Mazda 1000 | |
| Make | BMW | Mazda |
| Model | 700 | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 696 cc | 987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 52 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2270 mm |
