1971 BMW Touring vs. 1976 Mazda RX-3
To start off, 1976 Mazda RX-3 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 BMW Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 BMW Touring would be higher. At 1,964 cc, 1976 Mazda RX-3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Mazda RX-3 (100 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1971 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Mazda RX-3 should accelerate faster than 1971 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 BMW Touring weights approximately 180 kg more than 1976 Mazda RX-3.
Let's talk about torque, 1976 Mazda RX-3 (135 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1976 Mazda RX-3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 BMW Touring | 1976 Mazda RX-3 | |
| Make | BMW | Mazda |
| Model | Touring | RX-3 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 1964 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2320 mm |
