1971 BMW Touring vs. 1979 Mazda 121
To start off, 1979 Mazda 121 is newer by 8 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 1,970 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Mazda 121 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Mazda 121 (90 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1971 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Mazda 121 should accelerate faster than 1971 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mazda 121 weights approximately 104 kg more than 1971 BMW Touring. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1979 Mazda 121 (160 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1979 Mazda 121 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
1971 BMW Touring | 1979 Mazda 121 | |
Make | BMW | Mazda |
Model | Touring | 121 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1573 cc | 1970 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 98 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 8.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1134 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2520 mm |