1973 Mazda 1000 vs. 1996 BMW 730
To start off, 1996 BMW 730 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mazda 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mazda 1000 would be higher. At 2,793 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 730 (190 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 1973 Mazda 1000. (49 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1973 Mazda 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 730 weights approximately 1032 kg more than 1973 Mazda 1000. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1996 BMW 730 (280 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mazda 1000. (77 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mazda 1000. 1996 BMW 730 has automatic transmission and 1973 Mazda 1000 has manual transmission. 1973 Mazda 1000 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 BMW 730 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Mazda 1000 | 1996 BMW 730 | |
| Make | Mazda | BMW |
| Model | 1000 | 730 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 987 cc | 2793 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 77 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 714 kg | 1746 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2950 mm |
