1994 BMW M3 vs. 1994 Mazda 323
To start off, both 1994 BMW M3 and 1994 Mazda 323 were released in the same year (1994). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,990 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 BMW M3 (281 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 1994 Mazda 323. (112 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1994 Mazda 323. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 BMW M3 weights approximately 310 kg more than 1994 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, 1994 BMW M3 (320 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Mazda 323. (157 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1994 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Mazda 323.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 BMW M3 | 1994 Mazda 323 | |
| Make | BMW | Mazda |
| Model | M3 | 323 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2990 cc | 1840 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 281 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1155 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2620 mm |
