1968 Mazda Familia vs. 2002 BMW Z3
To start off, 2002 BMW Z3 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Mazda Familia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Mazda Familia would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 BMW Z3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 BMW Z3 (229 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 1968 Mazda Familia. (57 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 BMW Z3 should accelerate faster than 1968 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 BMW Z3 weights approximately 655 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.
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, 2002 BMW Z3 (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mazda Familia. (81 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2002 BMW Z3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Mazda Familia | 2002 BMW Z3 | |
| Make | Mazda | BMW |
| Model | Familia | Z3 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 985 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 229 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1445 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 51 L |
