1972 BMW Touring vs. 1973 Mazda 818
To start off, 1973 Mazda 818 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 BMW Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 BMW Touring would be higher. At 1,574 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 BMW Touring is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 BMW Touring (83 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1973 Mazda 818. (68 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 BMW Touring should accelerate faster than 1973 Mazda 818. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 BMW Touring weights approximately 150 kg more than 1973 Mazda 818. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 BMW Touring (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mazda 818. (92 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1972 BMW Touring will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mazda 818.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 BMW Touring | 1973 Mazda 818 | |
| Make | BMW | Mazda |
| Model | Touring | 818 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1574 cc | 1270 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2320 mm |
