1993 BMW M3 vs. 1968 Mazda Familia
To start off, 1993 BMW M3 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Mazda Familia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Mazda Familia would be higher. At 2,990 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 BMW M3 (281 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 232 more horse power than 1968 Mazda Familia. (49 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1968 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 BMW M3 weights approximately 720 kg more than 1968 Mazda Familia. 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 M3 (321 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 242 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mazda Familia. (79 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1993 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 BMW M3 | 1968 Mazda Familia | |
| Make | BMW | Mazda |
| Model | M3 | Familia |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2990 cc | 987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 281 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 321 Nm | 79 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2200 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 57 L |
