1968 BMW 2000 vs. 2011 Mazda Premacy
To start off, 2011 Mazda Premacy is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 BMW 2000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 BMW 2000 would be higher. Both 1968 BMW 2000 and 2011 Mazda Premacy are equipped with a 1,991 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mazda Premacy (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1968 BMW 2000. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mazda Premacy should accelerate faster than 1968 BMW 2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mazda Premacy weights approximately 425 kg more than 1968 BMW 2000. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1968 BMW 2000 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1968 BMW 2000. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Mazda Premacy, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2011 Mazda Premacy (172 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 BMW 2000. (167 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2011 Mazda Premacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 BMW 2000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 BMW 2000 | 2011 Mazda Premacy | |
| Make | BMW | Mazda |
| Model | 2000 | Premacy |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 92 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 58 L |
