1973 BMW Touring vs. 1995 Mazda MX-3
To start off, 1995 Mazda MX-3 is newer by 22 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 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Mazda MX-3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Mazda MX-3 (106 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1973 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Mazda MX-3 should accelerate faster than 1973 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Mazda MX-3 weights approximately 29 kg more than 1973 BMW Touring. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1995 Mazda MX-3 (134 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1995 Mazda MX-3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 BMW Touring | 1995 Mazda MX-3 | |
| Make | BMW | Mazda |
| Model | Touring | MX-3 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1059 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2460 mm |
