1983 BMW M6 vs. 1974 Mazda RX-4
To start off, 1983 BMW M6 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Mazda RX-4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Mazda RX-4 would be higher. At 3,453 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 BMW M6 (282 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 1974 Mazda RX-4. (115 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 1974 Mazda RX-4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 BMW M6 weights approximately 395 kg more than 1974 Mazda RX-4. 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, 1983 BMW M6 (334 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mazda RX-4. (165 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1983 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mazda RX-4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 BMW M6 | 1974 Mazda RX-4 | |
| Make | BMW | Mazda |
| Model | M6 | RX-4 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1974 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3453 cc | 2616 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 334 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2520 mm |
