1995 BMW 316 vs. 1995 Mazda RX-01
To start off, both 1995 BMW 316 and 1995 Mazda RX-01 were released in the same year (1995). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,614 cc, 1995 Mazda RX-01 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Mazda RX-01 (220 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1995 BMW 316. (101 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Mazda RX-01 should accelerate faster than 1995 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW 316 weights approximately 210 kg more than 1995 Mazda RX-01.
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, 1995 Mazda RX-01 (216 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 BMW 316. (150 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1995 Mazda RX-01 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
1995 BMW 316 | 1995 Mazda RX-01 | |
Make | BMW | Mazda |
Model | 316 | RX-01 |
Year Released | 1995 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 2614 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 220 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 8500 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 216 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2350 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 65 L |