1991 BMW 318 vs. 1993 Mazda AZ-1
To start off, 1993 Mazda AZ-1 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 BMW 318. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 BMW 318 would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 BMW 318 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 BMW 318 weights approximately 406 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, 1991 BMW 318 (175 Nm) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Mazda AZ-1. (85 Nm). This means 1991 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Mazda AZ-1.
Compare all specifications:
1991 BMW 318 | 1993 Mazda AZ-1 | |
Make | BMW | Mazda |
Model | 318 | AZ-1 |
Year Released | 1991 | 1993 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 657 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 175 Nm | 85 Nm |
Top Speed | 208 km/hour | 152 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 834 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1400 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1160 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2240 mm |