1973 BMW Touring vs. 1983 Mazda 323
To start off, 1983 Mazda 323 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 BMW Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 BMW Touring would be higher. At 1,573 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 BMW Touring is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 BMW Touring (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1983 Mazda 323. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 BMW Touring should accelerate faster than 1983 Mazda 323. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 BMW Touring weights approximately 180 kg more than 1983 Mazda 323. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1973 BMW Touring (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Mazda 323. (79 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1973 BMW Touring will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Mazda 323.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 BMW Touring | 1983 Mazda 323 | |
| Make | BMW | Mazda |
| Model | Touring | 323 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 1071 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 79 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2370 mm |
