1992 BMW M3 vs. 1978 Mazda 818
To start off, 1992 BMW M3 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Mazda 818. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Mazda 818 would be higher. At 2,990 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW M3 (282 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 214 more horse power than 1978 Mazda 818. (68 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1978 Mazda 818. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW M3 weights approximately 585 kg more than 1978 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 M3 (320 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 228 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mazda 818. (92 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1992 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mazda 818.
Compare all specifications:
1992 BMW M3 | 1978 Mazda 818 | |
Make | BMW | Mazda |
Model | M3 | 818 |
Year Released | 1992 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2990 cc | 1272 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2320 mm |