1977 Mazda 616 vs. 2013 BMW 3 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 3 Series is newer by 36 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 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 BMW 3 Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 3 Series (227 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1977 Mazda 616. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 3 Series should accelerate faster than 1977 Mazda 616. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 3 Series weights approximately 825 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, 2013 BMW 3 Series (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Mazda 616. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 3 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Mazda 616.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Mazda 616 | 2013 BMW 3 Series | |
| Make | Mazda | BMW |
| Model | 616 | 3 Series |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1586 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1961 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1395 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2760 mm |
