1972 BMW Turbo vs. 2005 Mazda Drifter
To start off, 2005 Mazda Drifter is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 BMW Turbo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 BMW Turbo would be higher. At 2,499 cc, 2005 Mazda Drifter is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 BMW Turbo (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2005 Mazda Drifter. (112 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 BMW Turbo should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda Drifter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mazda Drifter weights approximately 71 kg more than 1972 BMW Turbo.
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, 2005 Mazda Drifter (257 Nm) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 BMW Turbo. (177 Nm). This means 2005 Mazda Drifter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 BMW Turbo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 BMW Turbo | 2005 Mazda Drifter | |
| Make | BMW | Mazda |
| Model | Turbo | Drifter |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2499 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 177 Nm | 257 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 1055 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 3010 mm |
