1976 BMW 3.3 vs. 1977 Mazda 818
To start off, 1977 Mazda 818 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 BMW 3.3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 BMW 3.3 would be higher. At 3,295 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 BMW 3.3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 BMW 3.3 (194 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1977 Mazda 818. (68 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 BMW 3.3 should accelerate faster than 1977 Mazda 818. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 BMW 3.3 weights approximately 494 kg more than 1977 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, 1976 BMW 3.3 (285 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Mazda 818. (92 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1976 BMW 3.3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Mazda 818.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 BMW 3.3 | 1977 Mazda 818 | |
| Make | BMW | Mazda |
| Model | 3.3 | 818 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3295 cc | 1271 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 194 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1494 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2320 mm |
