1982 BMW 328 vs. 1978 Mazda 818
To start off, 1982 BMW 328 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Mazda 818. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Mazda 818 would be higher. At 2,793 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 BMW 328 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 BMW 328 weights approximately 506 kg more than 1978 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, 1982 BMW 328 (210 Nm) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mazda 818. (92 Nm). This means 1982 BMW 328 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mazda 818.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 BMW 328 | 1978 Mazda 818 | |
| Make | BMW | Mazda |
| Model | 328 | 818 |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2793 cc | 1272 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 68 HP |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1506 kg | 1000 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2320 mm |
