1992 BMW 850 vs. 1993 Mazda AZ-1
To start off, 1993 Mazda AZ-1 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 BMW 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 BMW 850 would be higher. At 4,988 cc (12 cylinders), 1992 BMW 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 850 weights approximately 956 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, 1992 BMW 850 (450 Nm) has 365 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Mazda AZ-1. (85 Nm). This means 1992 BMW 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Mazda AZ-1.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 BMW 850 | 1993 Mazda AZ-1 | |
| Make | BMW | Mazda |
| Model | 850 | AZ-1 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4988 cc | 657 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 65 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 66 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 834 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2240 mm |
