1978 Mazda 818 vs. 2012 BMW 116
To start off, 2012 BMW 116 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Mazda 818. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Mazda 818 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 BMW 116 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 116 (121 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1978 Mazda 818. (68 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 116 should accelerate faster than 1978 Mazda 818. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 116 weights approximately 460 kg more than 1978 Mazda 818. 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, 2012 BMW 116 (185 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mazda 818. (92 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 116 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mazda 818.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Mazda 818 | 2012 BMW 116 | |
| Make | Mazda | BMW |
| Model | 818 | 116 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1272 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 68 HP | 121 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 92 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4239 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1421 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2660 mm |
