1992 BMW 316 vs. 1975 Mazda RX-3
To start off, 1992 BMW 316 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Mazda RX-3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Mazda RX-3 would be higher. At 1,964 cc, 1975 Mazda RX-3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 316 (101 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1975 Mazda RX-3. (100 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 316 should accelerate faster than 1975 Mazda RX-3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 316 weights approximately 460 kg more than 1975 Mazda RX-3. 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, 1992 BMW 316 (150 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Mazda RX-3. (136 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 316 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Mazda RX-3.
Compare all specifications:
1992 BMW 316 | 1975 Mazda RX-3 | |
Make | BMW | Mazda |
Model | 316 | RX-3 |
Year Released | 1992 | 1975 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1964 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 136 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 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 | 1310 kg | 850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2320 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 65 L |