1996 BMW 840 vs. 1968 Mazda Familia
To start off, 1996 BMW 840 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Mazda Familia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Mazda Familia would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 BMW 840 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 840 (282 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 233 more horse power than 1968 Mazda Familia. (49 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 840 should accelerate faster than 1968 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 840 weights approximately 1150 kg more than 1968 Mazda Familia. 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 840 (440 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 361 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mazda Familia. (79 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 840 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 BMW 840 | 1968 Mazda Familia | |
| Make | BMW | Mazda |
| Model | 840 | Familia |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 79 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2200 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 57 L |
