1995 BMW Dinan vs. 1977 Mazda RX-2
To start off, 1995 BMW Dinan is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Mazda RX-2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Mazda RX-2 would be higher. At 2,990 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 BMW Dinan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW Dinan (326 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 208 more horse power than 1977 Mazda RX-2. (118 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW Dinan should accelerate faster than 1977 Mazda RX-2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW Dinan weights approximately 765 kg more than 1977 Mazda RX-2. 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, 1995 BMW Dinan (403 Nm) has 246 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Mazda RX-2. (157 Nm). This means 1995 BMW Dinan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Mazda RX-2.
Compare all specifications:
1995 BMW Dinan | 1977 Mazda RX-2 | |
Make | BMW | Mazda |
Model | Dinan | RX-2 |
Year Released | 1995 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2990 cc | 2292 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 326 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 403 Nm | 157 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2480 mm |