1993 BMW 840 vs. 1985 Mazda 323
To start off, 1993 BMW 840 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Mazda 323. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Mazda 323 would be higher. At 3,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 BMW 840 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 BMW 840 (283 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 230 more horse power than 1985 Mazda 323. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 BMW 840 should accelerate faster than 1985 Mazda 323. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 BMW 840 weights approximately 890 kg more than 1985 Mazda 323. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1993 BMW 840 (400 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 321 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Mazda 323. (79 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1993 BMW 840 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Mazda 323.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 BMW 840 | 1985 Mazda 323 | |
| Make | BMW | Mazda |
| Model | 840 | 323 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3982 cc | 1070 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 283 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 79 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2370 mm |
