1977 BMW 528 vs. 1977 Mazda RX-3
To start off, both 1977 BMW 528 and 1977 Mazda RX-3 were released in the same year (1977). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,788 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 BMW 528 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 BMW 528 (178 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1977 Mazda RX-3. (100 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 BMW 528 should accelerate faster than 1977 Mazda RX-3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 BMW 528 weights approximately 564 kg more than 1977 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, 1977 BMW 528 (234 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Mazda RX-3. (135 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1977 BMW 528 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Mazda RX-3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 BMW 528 | 1977 Mazda RX-3 | |
| Make | BMW | Mazda |
| Model | 528 | RX-3 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1977 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2788 cc | 1964 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 178 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 234 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1416 kg | 852 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2320 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 65 L |
