1966 BMW 1600 vs. 1982 Mazda 323
To start off, 1982 Mazda 323 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 BMW 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 BMW 1600 would be higher. At 1,574 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 BMW 1600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 BMW 1600 (85 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1982 Mazda 323. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 BMW 1600 should accelerate faster than 1982 Mazda 323. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 BMW 1600 weights approximately 70 kg more than 1982 Mazda 323. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1966 BMW 1600 (124 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Mazda 323. (80 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1966 BMW 1600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Mazda 323.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 BMW 1600 | 1982 Mazda 323 | |
| Make | BMW | Mazda |
| Model | 1600 | 323 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1574 cc | 1071 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2370 mm |
