2002 BMW 740 vs. 1972 Mazda 818
To start off, 2002 BMW 740 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Mazda 818. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Mazda 818 would be higher. At 3,901 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 BMW 740 (254 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 1972 Mazda 818. (68 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 1972 Mazda 818. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 BMW 740 weights approximately 1136 kg more than 1972 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, 2002 BMW 740 (600 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 508 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mazda 818. (92 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mazda 818. 2002 BMW 740 has automatic transmission and 1972 Mazda 818 has manual transmission. 1972 Mazda 818 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 BMW 740 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 BMW 740 | 1972 Mazda 818 | |
Make | BMW | Mazda |
Model | 740 | 818 |
Year Released | 2002 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3901 cc | 1272 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 600 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2016 kg | 880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2320 mm |