1979 BMW 735 vs. 1982 Mazda 626
To start off, 1982 Mazda 626 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 BMW 735. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 BMW 735 would be higher. At 3,451 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 BMW 735 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 BMW 735 weights approximately 485 kg more than 1982 Mazda 626.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1979 BMW 735 | 1982 Mazda 626 | |
Make | BMW | Mazda |
Model | 735 | 626 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3451 cc | 1586 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 218 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1045 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2520 mm |