1990 BMW 316 vs. 1993 Mazda AZ-1
To start off, 1993 Mazda AZ-1 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 BMW 316. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 BMW 316 would be higher. At 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 BMW 316 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 BMW 316 weights approximately 246 kg more than 1993 Mazda AZ-1.
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) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Mazda AZ-1. (85 Nm). This means 1990 BMW 316 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Mazda AZ-1.
Compare all specifications:
1990 BMW 316 | 1993 Mazda AZ-1 | |
Make | BMW | Mazda |
Model | 316 | AZ-1 |
Year Released | 1990 | 1993 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 657 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 141 Nm | 85 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 834 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 3300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1400 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1160 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2240 mm |