1974 BMW 3 vs. 1979 Mazda 616
To start off, 1979 Mazda 616 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 BMW 3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 BMW 3 would be higher. At 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 BMW 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 BMW 3 (200 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 1979 Mazda 616. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 BMW 3 should accelerate faster than 1979 Mazda 616. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 BMW 3 weights approximately 523 kg more than 1979 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, 1974 BMW 3 (270 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Mazda 616. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1974 BMW 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Mazda 616.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 BMW 3 | 1979 Mazda 616 | |
| Make | BMW | Mazda |
| Model | 3 | 616 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2986 cc | 1585 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 83 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1433 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2480 mm |
