1992 BMW 850 vs. 1971 Mazda 818
To start off, 1992 BMW 850 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Mazda 818. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Mazda 818 would be higher. At 4,988 cc (12 cylinders), 1992 BMW 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 850 (296 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 216 more horse power than 1971 Mazda 818. (80 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 850 should accelerate faster than 1971 Mazda 818. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 850 weights approximately 980 kg more than 1971 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 850 (450 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 326 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mazda 818. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mazda 818.
Compare all specifications:
1992 BMW 850 | 1971 Mazda 818 | |
Make | BMW | Mazda |
Model | 850 | 818 |
Year Released | 1992 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4988 cc | 1272 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 80 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 124 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 810 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 3970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2290 mm |