1992 BMW 538 vs. 1976 Mazda 818

To start off, 1992 BMW 538 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Mazda 818. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Mazda 818 would be higher. At 3,795 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 BMW 538 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 538 (341 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 273 more horse power than 1976 Mazda 818. (68 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 538 should accelerate faster than 1976 Mazda 818. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 538 weights approximately 828 kg more than 1976 Mazda 818. 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 538 (400 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 308 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mazda 818. (92 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 538 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mazda 818.

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