1968 BMW 2800 vs. 1968 Mazda Familia
To start off, both 1968 BMW 2800 and 1968 Mazda Familia were released in the same year (1968). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,786 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 BMW 2800 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 BMW 2800 (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 1968 Mazda Familia. (49 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 BMW 2800 should accelerate faster than 1968 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 BMW 2800 weights approximately 550 kg more than 1968 Mazda Familia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 BMW 2800 (235 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mazda Familia. (79 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1968 BMW 2800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 BMW 2800 | 1968 Mazda Familia | |
| Make | BMW | Mazda |
| Model | 2800 | Familia |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2786 cc | 987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 235 Nm | 79 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2200 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 57 L |
