1990 BMW 316 vs. 1995 Mazda RX-01
To start off, 1995 Mazda RX-01 is newer by 5 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 2,614 cc, 1995 Mazda RX-01 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Mazda RX-01 (220 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1990 BMW 316. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Mazda RX-01 should accelerate faster than 1990 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Mazda RX-01 weights approximately 20 kg more than 1990 BMW 316. 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, 1995 Mazda RX-01 (216 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 BMW 316. (141 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1995 Mazda RX-01 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 BMW 316 | 1995 Mazda RX-01 | |
| Make | BMW | Mazda |
| Model | 316 | RX-01 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 2614 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 141 Nm | 216 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 65 L |
