1971 BMW 3 vs. 1971 Mazda 110 S
To start off, both 1971 BMW 3 and 1971 Mazda 110 S were released in the same year (1971). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 BMW 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 BMW 3 (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1971 Mazda 110 S. (108 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 BMW 3 should accelerate faster than 1971 Mazda 110 S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 BMW 3 weights approximately 420 kg more than 1971 Mazda 110 S. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1971 BMW 3 (254 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mazda 110 S. (142 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1971 BMW 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mazda 110 S.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 BMW 3 | 1971 Mazda 110 S | |
| Make | BMW | Mazda |
| Model | 3 | 110 S |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2986 cc | 1964 cc |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 254 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2360 mm |
