1982 BMW 316 vs. 1982 Mazda 626
To start off, both 1982 BMW 316 and 1982 Mazda 626 were released in the same year (1982). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,586 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Mazda 626 is equipped with a bigger engine.
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:
1982 BMW 316 | 1982 Mazda 626 | |
Make | BMW | Mazda |
Model | 316 | 626 |
Year Released | 1982 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1573 cc | 1586 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2520 mm |