1978 BMW B7 vs. 1973 Mazda RX-3
To start off, 1978 BMW B7 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mazda RX-3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mazda RX-3 would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 BMW B7 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 BMW B7 weights approximately 648 kg more than 1973 Mazda RX-3.
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 B7 (627 Nm) has 492 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mazda RX-3. (135 Nm). This means 1978 BMW B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mazda RX-3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 BMW B7 | 1973 Mazda RX-3 | |
| Make | BMW | Mazda |
| Model | B7 | RX-3 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 1964 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 100 HP |
| Torque | 627 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 852 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2320 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 65 L |
