1992 BMW 545 vs. 1970 Mazda Familia
To start off, 1992 BMW 545 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mazda Familia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mazda Familia would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 BMW 545 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 545 (282 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 225 more horse power than 1970 Mazda Familia. (57 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 545 should accelerate faster than 1970 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 545 weights approximately 860 kg more than 1970 Mazda Familia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1992 BMW 545 (420 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 339 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mazda Familia. (81 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 545 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 BMW 545 | 1970 Mazda Familia | |
| Make | BMW | Mazda |
| Model | 545 | Familia |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 985 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1350 mm |
