1975 BMW 1502 vs. 1994 Mazda 323
To start off, 1994 Mazda 323 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 BMW 1502. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 BMW 1502 would be higher. At 1,573 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 BMW 1502 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Mazda 323 (74 HP) has 1 more horse power than 1975 BMW 1502. (73 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Mazda 323 should accelerate faster than 1975 BMW 1502. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Mazda 323 weights approximately 5 kg more than 1975 BMW 1502. 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, 1975 BMW 1502 (118 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Mazda 323. (103 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1975 BMW 1502 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Mazda 323.
Compare all specifications:
1975 BMW 1502 | 1994 Mazda 323 | |
Make | BMW | Mazda |
Model | 1502 | 323 |
Year Released | 1975 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1573 cc | 1322 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 73 HP | 74 HP |
Torque | 118 Nm | 103 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 71 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 83.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 985 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |