1990 BMW 316 vs. 1974 Mazda RX-3
To start off, 1990 BMW 316 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Mazda RX-3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Mazda RX-3 would be higher. At 1,962 cc, 1974 Mazda RX-3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 100 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 BMW 316 weights approximately 230 kg more than 1974 Mazda RX-3.
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, 1990 BMW 316 (141 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mazda RX-3. (135 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1990 BMW 316 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mazda RX-3.
Compare all specifications:
1990 BMW 316 | 1974 Mazda RX-3 | |
Make | BMW | Mazda |
Model | 316 | RX-3 |
Year Released | 1990 | 1974 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1962 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 141 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2320 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 65 L |