2000 BMW 330 vs. 1978 Mazda 121
To start off, 2000 BMW 330 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Mazda 121. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Mazda 121 would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 BMW 330 (215 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1978 Mazda 121. (86 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1978 Mazda 121. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 BMW 330 weights approximately 555 kg more than 1978 Mazda 121. 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, 2000 BMW 330 (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mazda 121. (160 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mazda 121.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 BMW 330 | 1978 Mazda 121 | |
| Make | BMW | Mazda |
| Model | 330 | 121 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 1970 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1685 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2520 mm |
