1999 BMW 730 vs. 1976 Mazda 818
To start off, 1999 BMW 730 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Mazda 818. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Mazda 818 would be higher. At 2,793 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 BMW 730 (190 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1976 Mazda 818. (68 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1976 Mazda 818. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 BMW 730 weights approximately 744 kg more than 1976 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, 1999 BMW 730 (280 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mazda 818. (92 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mazda 818.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 BMW 730 | 1976 Mazda 818 | |
| Make | BMW | Mazda |
| Model | 730 | 818 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2793 cc | 1272 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1746 kg | 1002 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2320 mm |
