1974 BMW 518 vs. 1968 Mazda R-100
To start off, 1974 BMW 518 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Mazda R-100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Mazda R-100 would be higher. At 1,963 cc, 1968 Mazda R-100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Mazda R-100 (110 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1974 BMW 518. (90 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mazda R-100 should accelerate faster than 1974 BMW 518. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 BMW 518 weights approximately 435 kg more than 1968 Mazda R-100.
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, 1974 BMW 518 (146 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mazda R-100. (135 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1974 BMW 518 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mazda R-100.
Compare all specifications:
1974 BMW 518 | 1968 Mazda R-100 | |
Make | BMW | Mazda |
Model | 518 | R-100 |
Year Released | 1974 | 1968 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1766 cc | 1963 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.4:1 |
Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 805 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 3840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2270 mm |