1977 Mazda 616 vs. 2012 BMW X3
To start off, 2012 BMW X3 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Mazda 616. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Mazda 616 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 BMW X3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW X3 (182 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1977 Mazda 616. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW X3 should accelerate faster than 1977 Mazda 616. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW X3 weights approximately 880 kg more than 1977 Mazda 616. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2012 BMW X3 (380 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 256 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Mazda 616. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 BMW X3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Mazda 616.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Mazda 616 | 2012 BMW X3 | |
| Make | Mazda | BMW |
| Model | 616 | X3 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1586 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4648 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1881 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1675 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2810 mm |
