1968 BMW 2800 vs. 1978 Mazda 626
To start off, 1978 Mazda 626 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 BMW 2800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 BMW 2800 would be higher. 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 91 more horse power than 1978 Mazda 626. (79 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 BMW 2800 should accelerate faster than 1978 Mazda 626. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 BMW 2800 weights approximately 120 kg more than 1978 Mazda 626. 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, 1968 BMW 2800 (235 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mazda 626. (142 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1968 BMW 2800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mazda 626.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 BMW 2800 | 1978 Mazda 626 | |
| Make | BMW | Mazda |
| Model | 2800 | 626 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2786 cc | 1970 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 235 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2520 mm |
