1971 BMW 3 vs. 1993 Mazda AZ-1
To start off, 1993 Mazda AZ-1 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 BMW 3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 BMW 3 would be higher. At 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 BMW 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 BMW 3 weights approximately 546 kg more than 1993 Mazda AZ-1.
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, 1971 BMW 3 (254 Nm) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Mazda AZ-1. (85 Nm). This means 1971 BMW 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Mazda AZ-1.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 BMW 3 | 1993 Mazda AZ-1 | |
| Make | BMW | Mazda |
| Model | 3 | AZ-1 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2986 cc | 657 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 254 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 65 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 66 mm |
| Top Speed | 204 km/hour | 152 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 834 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2240 mm |
