1976 BMW 630 vs. 1976 Mazda RX-3
To start off, both 1976 BMW 630 and 1976 Mazda RX-3 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 (182 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1976 Mazda RX-3. (100 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 BMW 630 should accelerate faster than 1976 Mazda RX-3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 BMW 630 weights approximately 601 kg more than 1976 Mazda RX-3. 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 630 (255 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mazda RX-3. (135 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1976 BMW 630 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mazda RX-3.
Compare all specifications:
1976 BMW 630 | 1976 Mazda RX-3 | |
Make | BMW | Mazda |
Model | 630 | RX-3 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1976 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2986 cc | 1964 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 255 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1451 kg | 850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2320 mm |