1996 BMW M3 vs. 1969 Mazda Familia
To start off, 1996 BMW M3 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Mazda Familia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Mazda Familia would be higher. At 3,169 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW M3 (328 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 271 more horse power than 1969 Mazda Familia. (57 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1969 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW M3 weights approximately 842 kg more than 1969 Mazda Familia. 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, 1996 BMW M3 (350 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 269 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Mazda Familia. (81 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1996 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 BMW M3 | 1969 Mazda Familia | |
| Make | BMW | Mazda |
| Model | M3 | Familia |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3169 cc | 985 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 328 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1632 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2200 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 55 L |
