1971 Mazda 1000 vs. 1996 BMW 735
To start off, 1996 BMW 735 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Mazda 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Mazda 1000 would be higher. At 3,498 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 BMW 735 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 735 (232 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 1971 Mazda 1000. (49 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 735 should accelerate faster than 1971 Mazda 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 735 weights approximately 1110 kg more than 1971 Mazda 1000. 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, 1996 BMW 735 (321 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 244 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mazda 1000. (77 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 735 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mazda 1000. 1996 BMW 735 has automatic transmission and 1971 Mazda 1000 has manual transmission. 1971 Mazda 1000 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 BMW 735 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Mazda 1000 | 1996 BMW 735 | |
| Make | Mazda | BMW |
| Model | 1000 | 735 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 987 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 77 Nm | 321 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2940 mm |
