1989 BMW 850 vs. 1979 Mazda 323
To start off, 1989 BMW 850 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Mazda 323. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Mazda 323 would be higher. At 4,988 cc (12 cylinders), 1989 BMW 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 BMW 850 weights approximately 917 kg more than 1979 Mazda 323.
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. 1979 Mazda 323 has automatic transmission and 1989 BMW 850 has manual transmission. 1989 BMW 850 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Mazda 323 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1989 BMW 850 | 1979 Mazda 323 | |
Make | BMW | Mazda |
Model | 850 | 323 |
Year Released | 1989 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4988 cc | 1415 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1792 kg | 875 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2320 mm |