1997 BMW 316 vs. 1975 Mazda 818
To start off, 1997 BMW 316 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Mazda 818. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Mazda 818 would be higher. At 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 BMW 316 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 BMW 316 (101 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1975 Mazda 818. (68 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 BMW 316 should accelerate faster than 1975 Mazda 818. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 BMW 316 weights approximately 430 kg more than 1975 Mazda 818. 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, 1997 BMW 316 (150 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Mazda 818. (92 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1997 BMW 316 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Mazda 818.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 BMW 316 | 1975 Mazda 818 | |
| Make | BMW | Mazda |
| Model | 316 | 818 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1272 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2320 mm |
