1980 BMW M5 vs. 1980 Mazda 323
To start off, both 1980 BMW M5 and 1980 Mazda 323 were released in the same year (1980). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,453 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 BMW M5 weights approximately 516 kg more than 1980 Mazda 323.
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. 1980 Mazda 323 has automatic transmission and 1980 BMW M5 has manual transmission. 1980 BMW M5 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Mazda 323 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1980 BMW M5 | 1980 Mazda 323 | |
Make | BMW | Mazda |
Model | M5 | 323 |
Year Released | 1980 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3453 cc | 1415 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 | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1391 kg | 875 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2320 mm |