1978 BMW 628 vs. 1977 Mazda 121
To start off, 1978 BMW 628 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Mazda 121. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Mazda 121 would be higher. At 2,997 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 BMW 628 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 BMW 628 (185 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1977 Mazda 121. (86 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 BMW 628 should accelerate faster than 1977 Mazda 121.
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, 1978 BMW 628 (260 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Mazda 121. (160 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1978 BMW 628 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Mazda 121.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 BMW 628 | 1977 Mazda 121 | |
| Make | BMW | Mazda |
| Model | 628 | 121 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2997 cc | 1970 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2520 mm |
