1988 BMW 525 vs. 1968 Mazda 1000
To start off, 1988 BMW 525 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Mazda 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Mazda 1000 would be higher. At 2,441 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 BMW 525 (165 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1968 Mazda 1000. (57 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1968 Mazda 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW 525 weights approximately 870 kg more than 1968 Mazda 1000. 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, 1988 BMW 525 (239 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mazda 1000. (94 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1988 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mazda 1000. 1988 BMW 525 has automatic transmission and 1968 Mazda 1000 has manual transmission. 1968 Mazda 1000 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 BMW 525 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 BMW 525 | 1968 Mazda 1000 | |
| Make | BMW | Mazda |
| Model | 525 | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2441 cc | 1168 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 239 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 55 L |
