1966 BMW 1602 vs. 2000 Mazda Familia
To start off, 2000 Mazda Familia is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 BMW 1602. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 BMW 1602 would be higher. At 1,574 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 BMW 1602 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 BMW 1602 (83 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2000 Mazda Familia. (75 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 BMW 1602 should accelerate faster than 2000 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 BMW 1602 weights approximately 160 kg more than 2000 Mazda Familia. 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, 1966 BMW 1602 (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mazda Familia. (103 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1966 BMW 1602 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
1966 BMW 1602 | 2000 Mazda Familia | |
Make | BMW | Mazda |
Model | 1602 | Familia |
Year Released | 1966 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1574 cc | 1272 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 83 HP | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 103 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 8.8:1 |
Top Speed | 159 km/hour | 145 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 58 L |