1983 BMW 525 vs. 1973 Mazda 616
To start off, 1983 BMW 525 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mazda 616. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mazda 616 would be higher. At 2,693 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 BMW 525 (123 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1973 Mazda 616. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1973 Mazda 616. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 BMW 525 weights approximately 340 kg more than 1973 Mazda 616. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1983 BMW 525 (241 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mazda 616. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1983 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mazda 616.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 BMW 525 | 1973 Mazda 616 | |
| Make | BMW | Mazda |
| Model | 525 | 616 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2693 cc | 1586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 241 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2480 mm |
