1976 Mazda 1000 vs. 2011 BMW 335
To start off, 2011 BMW 335 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Mazda 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Mazda 1000 would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 BMW 335 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 335 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 251 more horse power than 1976 Mazda 1000. (49 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 1976 Mazda 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 335 weights approximately 1095 kg more than 1976 Mazda 1000. 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, 2011 BMW 335 (406 Nm @ 1200 RPM) has 329 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mazda 1000. (77 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mazda 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Mazda 1000 | 2011 BMW 335 | |
| Make | Mazda | BMW |
| Model | 1000 | 335 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 987 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 77 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1783 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1384 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2761 mm |
