1979 BMW 728 vs. 1969 Mazda 1000
To start off, 1979 BMW 728 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Mazda 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Mazda 1000 would be higher. At 2,788 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 BMW 728 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 BMW 728 (181 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 1969 Mazda 1000. (49 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 BMW 728 should accelerate faster than 1969 Mazda 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 BMW 728 weights approximately 760 kg more than 1969 Mazda 1000. 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, 1979 BMW 728 (240 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Mazda 1000. (77 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1979 BMW 728 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Mazda 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 BMW 728 | 1969 Mazda 1000 | |
| Make | BMW | Mazda |
| Model | 728 | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2788 cc | 987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 55 L |
