1972 Mazda 616 vs. 2011 BMW 325
To start off, 2011 BMW 325 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Mazda 616. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Mazda 616 would be higher. At 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 325 (194 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1972 Mazda 616. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1972 Mazda 616. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 325 weights approximately 686 kg more than 1972 Mazda 616. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2011 BMW 325 (400 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 276 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mazda 616. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mazda 616.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Mazda 616 | 2011 BMW 325 | |
| Make | Mazda | BMW |
| Model | 616 | 325 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1586 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 194 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.1 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1596 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2770 mm |
