1981 BMW 725 vs. 1972 Mazda 818
To start off, 1981 BMW 725 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Mazda 818. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Mazda 818 would be higher. At 2,493 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 BMW 725 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 BMW 725 (148 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1972 Mazda 818. (68 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 BMW 725 should accelerate faster than 1972 Mazda 818.
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, 1981 BMW 725 (215 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mazda 818. (92 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1981 BMW 725 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mazda 818.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 BMW 725 | 1972 Mazda 818 | |
| Make | BMW | Mazda |
| Model | 725 | 818 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2493 cc | 1272 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 215 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2320 mm |
