1999 BMW 330 vs. 1992 Mazda AZ-1
To start off, 1999 BMW 330 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Mazda AZ-1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Mazda AZ-1 would be higher. At 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 BMW 330 (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 1992 Mazda AZ-1. (63 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1992 Mazda AZ-1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 BMW 330 weights approximately 855 kg more than 1992 Mazda AZ-1. 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, 1999 BMW 330 (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Mazda AZ-1. (88 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Mazda AZ-1.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 BMW 330 | 1992 Mazda AZ-1 | |
| Make | BMW | Mazda |
| Model | 330 | AZ-1 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 657 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 65 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 66 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2240 mm |
