1973 Mazda 818 vs. 2011 BMW 123
To start off, 2011 BMW 123 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mazda 818. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mazda 818 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 BMW 123 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 123 (202 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1973 Mazda 818. (68 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 123 should accelerate faster than 1973 Mazda 818. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 123 weights approximately 735 kg more than 1973 Mazda 818. 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, 2011 BMW 123 (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 308 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mazda 818. (92 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 123 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mazda 818.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Mazda 818 | 2011 BMW 123 | |
| Make | Mazda | BMW |
| Model | 818 | 123 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1270 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 68 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 92 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1411 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2660 mm |
