1976 BMW 630 vs. 1976 Mazda Familia

To start off, both 1976 BMW 630 and 1976 Mazda Familia were released in the same year (1976). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 BMW 630 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 BMW 630 (173 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1976 Mazda Familia. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 BMW 630 should accelerate faster than 1976 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 BMW 630 weights approximately 658 kg more than 1976 Mazda Familia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Let's talk about torque, 1976 BMW 630 (251 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mazda Familia. (111 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1976 BMW 630 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mazda Familia.

Compare all specifications:

1976 BMW 630 1976 Mazda Familia
Make BMW Mazda
Model 630 Familia
Year Released 1976 1976
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2986 cc 1272 cc
Horse Power 173 HP 74 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 251 Nm 111 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 3500 RPM
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1458 kg 800 kg
Vehicle Length 4760 mm 3860 mm
Vehicle Width 1760 mm 1550 mm
Vehicle Height 1390 mm 1390 mm
Wheelbase Size 2630 mm 2270 mm


 

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