2002 BMW 318 vs. 1977 Mazda RX-4
To start off, 2002 BMW 318 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Mazda RX-4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Mazda RX-4 would be higher. At 2,616 cc, 1977 Mazda RX-4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Mazda RX-4 (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2002 BMW 318. (113 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Mazda RX-4 should accelerate faster than 2002 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 BMW 318 weights approximately 192 kg more than 1977 Mazda RX-4.
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, 2002 BMW 318 (175 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Mazda RX-4. (165 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Mazda RX-4.
Compare all specifications:
2002 BMW 318 | 1977 Mazda RX-4 | |
Make | BMW | Mazda |
Model | 318 | RX-4 |
Year Released | 2002 | 1977 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2616 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 165 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1302 kg | 1110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2520 mm |