1979 BMW 728 vs. 1998 Mazda 626
To start off, 1998 Mazda 626 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 BMW 728. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 BMW 728 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 92 more horse power than 1998 Mazda 626. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 BMW 728 should accelerate faster than 1998 Mazda 626. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 BMW 728 weights approximately 265 kg more than 1998 Mazda 626. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1979 BMW 728 (240 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Mazda 626. (150 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1979 BMW 728 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Mazda 626.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 BMW 728 | 1998 Mazda 626 | |
| Make | BMW | Mazda |
| Model | 728 | 626 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2788 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1205 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2620 mm |
