1981 BMW 745 vs. 1971 Mazda 818
To start off, 1981 BMW 745 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Mazda 818. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Mazda 818 would be higher. At 3,430 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 BMW 745 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 BMW 745 (252 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 1971 Mazda 818. (80 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 BMW 745 should accelerate faster than 1971 Mazda 818. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 BMW 745 weights approximately 780 kg more than 1971 Mazda 818. 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, 1981 BMW 745 (380 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 256 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mazda 818. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1981 BMW 745 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mazda 818.
Compare all specifications:
1981 BMW 745 | 1971 Mazda 818 | |
Make | BMW | Mazda |
Model | 745 | 818 |
Year Released | 1981 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3430 cc | 1272 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 252 HP | 80 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 124 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 810 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 3970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2290 mm |