1977 BMW 520 vs. 2010 Mazda B2300
To start off, 2010 Mazda B2300 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 BMW 520. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 BMW 520 would be higher. At 2,266 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Mazda B2300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mazda B2300 (143 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1977 BMW 520. (134 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mazda B2300 should accelerate faster than 1977 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 BMW 520 weights approximately 605 kg more than 2010 Mazda B2300.
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, 1977 BMW 520 (280 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mazda B2300. (209 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1977 BMW 520 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mazda B2300.
Compare all specifications:
1977 BMW 520 | 2010 Mazda B2300 | |
Make | BMW | Mazda |
Model | 520 | B2300 |
Year Released | 1977 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1951 cc | 2266 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 209 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 4.7 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 7.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.9 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 62 L |