1996 BMW 730 vs. 1981 Mazda 626
To start off, 1996 BMW 730 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Mazda 626. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Mazda 626 would be higher. At 2,793 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 730 weights approximately 701 kg more than 1981 Mazda 626.
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. 1981 Mazda 626 has automatic transmission and 1996 BMW 730 has manual transmission. 1996 BMW 730 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Mazda 626 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1996 BMW 730 | 1981 Mazda 626 | |
Make | BMW | Mazda |
Model | 730 | 626 |
Year Released | 1996 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2793 cc | 1584 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1746 kg | 1045 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2520 mm |