1975 Mazda 818 vs. 2013 BMW 3 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 3 Series is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Mazda 818. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Mazda 818 would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 BMW 3 Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 3 Series (316 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 248 more horse power than 1975 Mazda 818. (68 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 3 Series should accelerate faster than 1975 Mazda 818. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 3 Series weights approximately 935 kg more than 1975 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, 2013 BMW 3 Series (450 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 358 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Mazda 818. (92 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 3 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Mazda 818.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Mazda 818 | 2013 BMW 3 Series | |
| Make | Mazda | BMW |
| Model | 818 | 3 Series |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1272 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 68 HP | 316 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 92 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1961 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2760 mm |
