1994 BMW 854 vs. 1978 Mazda 626
To start off, 1994 BMW 854 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Mazda 626. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Mazda 626 would be higher. At 5,378 cc (12 cylinders), 1994 BMW 854 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 BMW 854 (323 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 230 more horse power than 1978 Mazda 626. (93 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 BMW 854 should accelerate faster than 1978 Mazda 626. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 BMW 854 weights approximately 885 kg more than 1978 Mazda 626. 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, 1994 BMW 854 (490 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 340 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mazda 626. (150 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1994 BMW 854 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mazda 626. 1994 BMW 854 has automatic transmission and 1978 Mazda 626 has manual transmission. 1978 Mazda 626 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1994 BMW 854 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1994 BMW 854 | 1978 Mazda 626 | |
Make | BMW | Mazda |
Model | 854 | 626 |
Year Released | 1994 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5378 cc | 1768 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 323 HP | 93 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2520 mm |