1988 BMW 530 vs. 1973 Mazda 818
To start off, 1988 BMW 530 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mazda 818. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mazda 818 would be higher. At 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 BMW 530 (188 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1973 Mazda 818. (68 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1973 Mazda 818. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW 530 weights approximately 713 kg more than 1973 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 530 (261 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mazda 818. (92 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1988 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mazda 818.
Compare all specifications:
1988 BMW 530 | 1973 Mazda 818 | |
Make | BMW | Mazda |
Model | 530 | 818 |
Year Released | 1988 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2986 cc | 1270 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 188 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 261 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1593 kg | 880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2320 mm |