1996 BMW 523 vs. 1994 Mazda 323
To start off, 1996 BMW 523 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Mazda 323. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Mazda 323 would be higher. At 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 BMW 523 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 523 (170 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1994 Mazda 323. (112 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 523 should accelerate faster than 1994 Mazda 323. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 523 weights approximately 390 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, 1996 BMW 523 (245 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Mazda 323. (157 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 523 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Mazda 323.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 BMW 523 | 1994 Mazda 323 | |
| Make | BMW | Mazda |
| Model | 523 | 323 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 1840 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1545 kg | 1155 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2620 mm |
