1993 BMW M3 vs. 1968 Mazda R-100
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 R-100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Mazda R-100 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 171 more horse power than 1968 Mazda R-100. (110 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1968 Mazda R-100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 BMW M3 weights approximately 655 kg more than 1968 Mazda R-100. 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 M3 (321 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mazda R-100. (135 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1993 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mazda R-100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 BMW M3 | 1968 Mazda R-100 | |
| Make | BMW | Mazda |
| Model | M3 | R-100 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2990 cc | 1963 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 281 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 321 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2270 mm |
