1993 BMW 316 vs. 1969 Mazda Familia
To start off, 1993 BMW 316 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Mazda Familia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Mazda Familia would be higher. At 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 BMW 316 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 BMW 316 (102 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1969 Mazda Familia. (57 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 BMW 316 should accelerate faster than 1969 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 BMW 316 weights approximately 400 kg more than 1969 Mazda Familia. 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, 1993 BMW 316 (151 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Mazda Familia. (81 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1993 BMW 316 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 BMW 316 | 1969 Mazda Familia | |
| Make | BMW | Mazda |
| Model | 316 | Familia |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 985 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2200 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 55 L |
