1994 BMW 740 vs. 1993 Mazda AZ-1
To start off, 1994 BMW 740 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Mazda AZ-1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Mazda AZ-1 would be higher. At 3,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 BMW 740 weights approximately 916 kg more than 1993 Mazda AZ-1.
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, 1994 BMW 740 (400 Nm) has 315 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Mazda AZ-1. (85 Nm). This means 1994 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Mazda AZ-1. 1994 BMW 740 has automatic transmission and 1993 Mazda AZ-1 has manual transmission. 1993 Mazda AZ-1 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1994 BMW 740 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1994 BMW 740 | 1993 Mazda AZ-1 | |
Make | BMW | Mazda |
Model | 740 | AZ-1 |
Year Released | 1994 | 1993 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3982 cc | 657 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 400 Nm | 85 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 65 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 66 mm |
Top Speed | 249 km/hour | 152 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 834 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 3300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1400 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1160 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2240 mm |