1988 BMW 525 vs. 1974 Mazda 818
To start off, 1988 BMW 525 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Mazda 818. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Mazda 818 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 97 more horse power than 1974 Mazda 818. (68 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1974 Mazda 818. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW 525 weights approximately 605 kg more than 1974 Mazda 818. 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 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mazda 818. (92 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1988 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mazda 818.
Compare all specifications:
1988 BMW 525 | 1974 Mazda 818 | |
Make | BMW | Mazda |
Model | 525 | 818 |
Year Released | 1988 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2441 cc | 1272 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 165 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 239 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2320 mm |